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Our city of Corpus Christi has a pop. of about 300k and no surgeons perform WLS here. The closest is 1 1/2 hours away (which all of the group consisted of their patients). The practice does both lap and gastric bypass. The support group that I attended was small for a city our size, and maybe other banders have been disaapointed at the meetings, as I was last night. Hence no lapbanders. After 8 months of researching, I feel like I have the facts down. It is entirely a personal choice. I think that most folks, as previously stated, will never say they regret their choice. Now, I have (2) appointments w/lapband surgeons. I'll listen to their seminars and do a consult. June 17th, in Houston and July6th in Victoria, Tx. Wish me luck, Shawn

I just received a call from Dr. Chang's office. He is taking a leave of absence as his son is VERY ill. I've read on one of the message boards that he has leukemia. Poor guy... They said it will be at least 6 weeks until he might get back. I'd like to wait but I think I'll do some more research and find another doctor. My consult was June 22nd. Thanks for the response.

Getting information regarding the Dr.'s at Citizens Bariatric Center in Victoria Texas. They are Dr. Chang and Dr. McDaniel. I am at the stage of looking for an excellent surgeon. I live in Corpus Christi, Texas. Any use them for their lapband? Thanks, Shawn

Just got a call from Dr. Chang's office. He is going on a leave of absence. The office said his son is VERY sick. Could be 6 weeks or so until he gets back. They don't know. My consult is cancelled. I'd like to wait but will research other Texas doctors for now.

Well, I have an appt. on June 22nd for my consultation, nutrition class, and individual and group therapy. All in one day. They try to schedule it, in one day, for out-of-town patients. I am very nervous to meet Dr. Chang and I'm not sure why!!