LissaD

I am glad to hear the nurses were good to you!1 I am a nurse there...who did your surgery if you dont mind me asking. Good luck with your recovery and with your new life

Hey Yall, I had my consult with my surgeon today!! He is awesome. I am self pay so I was able to set my date today and also squeeze in my nutrition class!. My date for and EGD is scheduled and I am on my way. I could have had my surgery in 2 weeks, but chickened out and set it for JUNE 13th. I am scared to death but also very excited to get my life back. I am so not looking forward to the pre-op diet, but hey I must keep my eyes on the prize. I want to thank everyone on this site for your continued support. You are a great bunch!! Melissa

Hey curvy...what did you not like about Dr. Yu?

Hi all, Im trying to find a surgeon in Houston. Has anyone worked with dr. Yu or Scarborough at TLC surgery? I am just tring to find the best person, especially since I am self pay!..This site is awesome. Thanks to everyone Melissa

Hello everyone, I finally decided to post. I have recently decided that maybe the sleeve is better for me than of the lap band. Whenever I am sure that I have made the right decision, I read a post thst causes me to doubt my decision. I need to lose 70lbs. I am very afraid of having most of my stomache removed and also of having staples. I remember when I was young hearing horror stories of people who had their stomaches "stapled"! I am self pay and heaven forbid I have a leak!!!. Anyway I have 3 children, the youngest is 3y/o, and I'm 40 so I must make the right decision, bcause I need to be here at least 25 more yrs Its been wonderful reading everyones stories. I'm just in need of encouragement. I am in Houston, and will attend a seminar tomorrow. I will keep yall posted because Im quite sure I will have questions for you "losers". Hope to join you guys soon Mel

Hey, Just wondering if an EGD is a standard must have before getting the sleeve. Thx

I am considering getting the Lap Band, but lately I have been researching the gastric sleeve. I was wondering can you all tell me what made you choose to get the band over the sleeve and also what if any impact your surgeon had on your decision. Thank You all, I keep flip flopping back and forth. Melissa

Tracy, We need to keep in touch. I have a consult with him on 04/05 for the first time. Maybe I can pick ur brain? Melissa

Bandit , I am hoping to be banded in april. I read your comments and this is just my personal feelings. Believe me I understand your love and intimate relationship with food, I have that too, but it is that feeling that have us needing to get the band. I want to have love and an intamacy with tying my shoes without getting winded, running more than 1 block without feeling like Im dying, accepting invites to places instead of not going simply because I am ashamed of how I look!!..Food can go straight to h e double hockey sticks !.. I hope I finally figure out that food is a means to survival....maybe If I tell my self that over and over I will believe it! .Coming from a family that has "Soulfood Sundays" it will be hard. I wish you luck on this journey....hang in there.. and Good Luck!

We are sooo in the same boat!!! Everything you addressed, I have said or thought, so I guess either we are two weirdos or its normal ! I have an appt with a surgeon next Tues. Im hoping to have my procedure in April, since I am self pay. I have become obssessed with this forum and it has helped me with my cold feet. Good luck and hang in there. Keep us posted on where you are at with your decision. Melissa

What have you all found to be the difference between the Lap and the Realize band? I'm hoping to be banded in April, by Dr. Spivak in Houston,Tx.

I knew his face from his website!! I am 99% sure I am using him

OMG Cheri !!! Went today to meet with a different Dr. and literally bumped into Dr. Spivak leeaving the elevator!! Is that crazy or what? We chatted for a couple of minutes and I felt like I met a rock star or something....he proberly thought I was some goofy chic..lol. I think it was meant for me to meet him....Im leaning his way. Thank You soo much!

Thanks everyone for posting!!..I have an appointment with Dr.'s Hollis and scarborough...looks like I will be adding Dr. Spivak. He's 1000.00 more than true results but I guess you cant put a price on safety. Does he only practice at Park Plaza? I dont really care for that hospital. Maybe because I work at Memorial Hermann I'm a little partial to the place. But again thanks everyone and keep it coming!!!!

Hi! Has anyone use Dr. Terry Scarborough or Dr. Ken Hollis in Houston? I am trying to decide on a Dr. Need to make the best decision and also I am self pay. Thank You. Hope to be "banded" in April

I am thinking about using Dr. Hollis...can u keep me posted on your experience with him...thank you

Hi! I have decided to get the Lap Band, but I am self pay because of an insurance exclusion . I am still in the surgeon hunting stage. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am considering Dr. Terry Scarborough or Dr. Ken Hollis. I am sooo nervous but excited at the same time. I am so tired of being alive but not living! Hopefully I'll be one of the "banded" in April.