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In my own personal opinion, J.Hudson lost the majority of her weight from the devastating lose of her mother and nephew!! She had alot of guilt on her conscience we that tragedy occurred!!

I as well have experienced both of doctors. I choose Dr Marsden intially because he performed my lap band in 2008, and i really did not have any reason to not let him do my sleeve procedure until I did more research and realized he did not have the number of sleeve procedure completed. Dr. Kim's exceed over 500 revisions and 2000 sleeve procedures. I think it was indicated by another post earlier on that Dr. Marsden had only performed 30 sleeve procedures total. I think that everyone is entitled to their opinion and preference, but I just wanted to express my reason of going with Dr. Kim as well. My experience with TR was it operated more like a lad band factory not really designed to really know the client and keep the client in mind of what procedure would be a good fit individually. It was my impression when I got the lap band back in 2008 compared to going to alternate doctor offices for consultations. TR wanted to sell the band and get as many individuals banded as they could. Please don't assume that I am selling an alternate doctor or putting Dr. Marsden office down it is just my experience that I wanted to share with you all...

I wish you luck as well. I hope that everything goes well. My doctor said it will be his intention to remove my band and then proceed with the sleeve but he will not know for certain until he open me up. I would love to have on surgery but if I have to wait then I will. This is a better time than ever to practice patience. Please keep me posted if you ended up with one surgery after 10 years of having the band. Thanks

That is funny! I had my lap band through Dr. Marseden and I was not very pleased with the aftercare followup services. I was going to go use him for my sleeve procedure and even approved by the insurance but he was having issues being allowed to perform the surgery at an hospital of excellence, which was required by my insurance provider (UHC, at the time). I opted to have alternate consultation with Dr. Kim and I found the experience and the referrals to be much more rewarding and supportive. First impression with quality experience goes along way when considering such an invasive surgery. I wish you will and hope have a better experience with True Results and Dr. Marsden than I did.

Sorry: revision!

Lil Lo: I am also scheduled for revidiom on Oct 11. I must admit that I am a nervous wreck not knowing if my procedure can be done in one surgery as well. I do want the safest and best outcome. I have full trust in my doctor but he is going to need alittle assistance from GOD! So I will keep you in prayer as I hope you will for me...

Please add me as well.. Toytoy_04. I love myfitnesspal, it definitely holds me accountable.

I am also glad that this topic is brought to surface. I am so interested in more experiences. I so far am reading constipation, bad breathe, taste buds changing (low tolerance to sweets), and clues to knowing when you are full..

Hello, I am in the Dallas area as well. My surgery is scheduled with Dr. Kim for Oct. 11, 2012. I was looking to be apart of a big support group of pre-op and post-op sleevers in my area. Please friend me and let's share experiences.

God is Great! I was browsing on the web looking at the info on fitbit and a nosey coworker was asking me questions about the product. I replied that I did not know much about it and I belong to VSG forum and is one of the hot topics. So of course that opened up more dialog and questions. To make a short story shorter. The nosey coworker brought me a Fitbit to work today!! . Thank you nosey coworker and better yet thank you GOD!! (One less expense for me)

I am definitely curious!! I thable you all for the insight. I will be browsing the internet at work today and looking for me one :-)...

Newbie as well, I am so excited about the journey. I am scheduled for October 11, 2012. I look seeking to surround myself with preop and postop AA in the DFW area? Please add me as a friend and send a shout out my way.. I need all the support I can get.. Toya

I am so nervous and worried that I will have to undergo two surgeries. I had lap band surgery in Dec 2007 and scheduled to have sleeve surgery on October 11, 2012. I really want it all in one surgery but I do not want to take the risk of leakage or complications. My surgeon is NOT going to do both procedures in the same day if he feels that I have to much scar tissue, but he will not know until he is already in there if he can proceed with the sleeve. He is definitely a master at revisions and I trust his professionalism and expertise. My parents live in California and was planning to come to Texas to assist with my recovery. I am not sure if they should because there is no guarantee that I will be sleeved at that time. What do I do?

I wish you well in your journey, but as stated earlier the eval is necessary for a reason. If you question one psych opinion get another and we all hope for the best in your situation. If the approval has to be delayed for your clearance then that is what is necessary. It does not have to be a permanent situation it could simply mean the timing is not right for the approval. If this was me, I would appreciate the professionals for what they are qualified and trained to do. I am sure that is not the response you are seeking but your health and safety is always first. Please keep us posted and I will keep you in prayer.

I was also very fortunate to not have a long insurance wait. I think they tell everyone 2/3 weeks for a response but I have read alot of others in this forum getting their decision in a matter of days. My paperwork was submitted on July 26th and I was given my approval on July 31st. Unfortunately, I have to wait until October 11th to have my surgery because my surgeon is so awesome in with VSG procedures, the waiting list is 2 months out. I am patient and staying involved in the process. I wish you luck and definitely recommend PATIENCE!! This is a life changing experience for us all. I will also follow you along your journey...

I am so excited to find this group as well. I am looking to hear from you all. I awaiting surgery scheduled for Oct 11, 2012. It seems so far away but the more I educate myself from other experiences on this site, I think the more prepared and successful I will be. I love to read and see all the success stories they are very uplifting and encouraging. I would like to here some of the challenges as well because if others have overcome them then it can be encouraging as well. I am all eyes on this site...

Sunnycox, that sounds great. Do you all have a group setup on this site? I would love to get involve and meet new people.

Congrats to you Joiful. I don't think my conscious would let me go under that type of surgery and keep it a secret from the most important people in my life. They don't have to support me in the surgery but they will support me at the end of the day! (I hope). I am the same i can lose 30 to 40lbs and no one really notices because I go up and down within weeks. Keep it up.

This is my very first entry on the site. I joined yesterday in the hopes that I would be able to share in all the excitement on this most helpful site. I have Anthems BCBS of Georgia. I my doctor and his helpful staff submitted my request for pre cert on July 24. They where told the package was incomplete on 7/25. On 7/27 then received the required docs for submission. On 7/31 (today) at 1:04pm cntrl time zone I received that awaited call from the my doctor's office advising that I had been approved for my sleeve procedure. SUPER EXCITED!! I was prepared for the worst, reading all of the stories on here but I am so blessed that I had to share the great news!!