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I too used Dr Kim at Kim Bariatric Institute! He performed my gastric sleeve in 2011 and I've since lost 100+ lbs. Great office staff and wonderful aftercare! We also have a private support group for 24/7 support along your journey. In regards to the gentleman who lost his legs.....yes, a very sad story reported on TV/online....but unfortunately....not the whole story. Dr Kim was not at the hospital and a new Dr hired by KBI was there to assist/observe Dr Holden....unfortunately she chose to start the procedure on her own. Fortunately for the gentleman, Dr Holden came into the OR and saved his life!!! The other Dr is now practicing at another facility. Please, do not judge KBI by the story that has not reported all the facts. We wish you all the best with whoever you use!!

I too used Dr Kim at Kim Bariatric Institute! He performed my gastric sleeve in 2011 and I've since lost 100+ lbs. Great office staff and wonderful aftercare! We also have a private support group for 24/7 support along your journey. In regards to the gentleman who lost his legs.....yes, a very sad story reported on TV/online....but unfortunately....not the whole story. Dr Kim was not at the hospital and a new Dr hired by KBI was there to assist/observe Dr Holden....unfortunately she chose to start the procedure on her own. Fortunately for the gentleman, Dr Holden came into the OR and saved his life!!! The other Dr is now practicing at another facility. Please, do not judge KBI by the story that has not reported all the facts. We wish you all the best with whoever you use!!

I too used Dr Kim at Kim Bariatric Institute! He performed my gastric sleeve in 2011 and I've since lost 100+ lbs. Great office staff and wonderful aftercare! We also have a private support group for 24/7 support along your journey. In regards to the gentleman who lost his legs.....yes, a very sad story reported on TV/online....but unfortunately....not the whole story. Dr Kim was not at the hospital and a new Dr hired by KBI was there to assist/observe Dr Holden....unfortunately she chose to start the procedure on her own. Fortunately for the gentleman, Dr Holden came into the OR and saved his life!!! The other Dr is now practicing at another facility. Please, do not judge KBI by the story that has not reported all the facts. We wish you all the best with whoever you use!!

I too used Dr Kim at Kim Bariatric Institute! He performed my gastric sleeve in 2011 and I've since lost 100+ lbs. Great office staff and wonderful aftercare! We also have a private support group for 24/7 support along your journey. In regards to the gentleman who lost his legs.....yes, a very sad story reported on TV/online....but unfortunately....not the whole story. Dr Kim was not at the hospital and a new Dr hired by KBI was there to assist/observe Dr Holden....unfortunately she chose to start the procedure on her own. Fortunately for the gentleman, Dr Holden came into the OR and saved his life!!! The other Dr is now practicing at another facility. Please, do not judge KBI by the story that has not reported all the facts. We wish you all the best with whoever you use!!

I too used Dr Kim at Kim Bariatric Institute! He performed my gastric sleeve in 2011 and I've since lost 100+ lbs. Great office staff and wonderful aftercare! We also have a private support group for 24/7 support along your journey. In regards to the gentleman who lost his legs.....yes, a very sad story reported on TV/online....but unfortunately....not the whole story. Dr Kim was not at the hospital and a new Dr hired by KBI was there to assist/observe Dr Holden....unfortunately she chose to start the procedure on her own. Fortunately for the gentleman, Dr Holden came into the OR and saved his life!!! The other Dr is now practicing at another facility. Please, do not judge KBI by the story that has not reported all the facts. We wish you all the best with whoever you use!!

Dr Kim performed my inverted gastric sleeve in 2011...100+ lbs GONE!!! Life is so much better now! No more high blood pressure and no more sleep apnea! YAY!! And I agree with Tiff.....we do have the most amazing aftercare support group page on Facebook. It is private and only for patients of Kim Bariatric Institute and many wonderful friendships have blossomed from our mutual desires to help each other be successful. He has an office in Colleyville and Frisco...so hopfully we will see you there soon!!

Congrats! My surgery is in 3 days on Thursday! You are welcome to friend me on Facebook at ShanzieMac and subscribe to my youtube at Shanziemacwljournal.

I'm an out of town patient. Dr Kim is performing my surgery. I called September 8th & and I got a surgery date the following week. I'm private pay by the way but, my surgery is set for November 17th :-)

Emmalu222 when is your surgery? Dr Holden is also doing my surgery at Baylor in October. Good Luck!! Stay in touch, would love to know how everything goes.

Hey Shannon...I am pre-op and going through KBI too. I was approved last week. I have an endoscopy and bariatric university remaining. Surgery in November. I love the staff! My 3 month insurance process was so organized...time really flew by. Good Luck on your journey!

Hey Shannon! I'm using Dr. Kim's office currently. Dr. Holden is doing my surgery (who also works in his office out of Colleyville. I've had nothing but amazing experience with the office. I can call up there any time and ask questions and they are more than happy to answer. I have one more nutritional class this week and then endoscopy and then surgery time !! Amazing office staff amazing experience so far !

How exciting for you to be getting so close!! Was the 4 month liquid a requirement or something you self imposed? That's a really long time on liquids! Glad to know you are down 50 lbs! WAHOO!! I know my life has changed tremendously since surgery....in a very good way! lol I know you will do great!

Hi Crystalsleeve - Dr Kim did my sleeve in Jan 2012. You have made a great choice with him. Th BU class covers what to expect during the pre-op and post-op. Since you have already been doing liquids, you pretty much have that down. That is one of the hardest parts. The class will help you understand what to expect right after surgery and the post-op diet you'll be on for the first 6 weeks. Take advantage of the class to ask any questions you have. They are more than happy to answer all your questions.
I think we have all had our doubts as we approach the date. I'm what is considered a light weight, less than 100lbs to lose, and so I kept trying to convince myself that I didn't need the surgery and it was too drastic. I was up very late the night before trying to talk myself out of it but I am sooooo glad i didn't. Losing weight is hard but keeping it off is even harder. The sleeve is the best tool I could have given myself in this battle to get my health back and stay healthy. Don't let fear and doubt talk you out of something that you really want.
Dr Kim also has an amazing support group that meets monthly and online. I've met so many great friends through that and they have helped to keep me inspired and motivated. I hope to see you at a support meeting soon!!

I'm scheduled for my preop visit and Bariatric University class Nov 11th. What should i expect from this class or rather what did you find most helpful? I have been on liquids since 7/11. I had to lose 26 lbs before I was allowed to proceed with any of the other tests. So it will be about 4 months on liquids by the time surgery is here. I'm down 50 lbs so far. It's weird because one I got my date at the two month mark I was a little defeated. I thought about two more months on liquids and got down. For some reason I began having fears of losing to much weight before my surgery. Like that somehow meant I didn't need the surgery or something. I don't know it's hard to put my finger on it. Has anyone else gone through anything like this?

So excited for you!!! I have been so happy with my decision to have the sleeve!! Do you have a date yet for your bariatric university class?

So excited for you!!! I have been so happy with my decision to have the sleeve!! Do you have a date yet for your bariatric university class?

My surgery is scheduled Dec 1st with Dr Kim. I'm excited and nervous.

I was sleeved by Dr Kim in Sept 2011!
I have lost 100 lbs from my highest weight!
I am very pleased with him! He is an amazing man and his staff is wonderful
I was very blessed to have him as my Dr

Cigna requires 3 months of nutrition classes. My last one is in mid-August, but I am postponing vsg until November (getting married in October). Summar told me to enjoy the wedding cake and honeymoon then surgery lol.

I am going through pre-op with Dr. Kim's office and I have been impressed so far. I had a thorough consultation with him, Summar (coordinator) has answered every insurance/paperwork question I've had. Busy office, but I don't feel like I am getting lost in the shuffle.

Hello. My surgeon was Dr. David Kim and I had surgery at Forest Park Medical Center at Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kim is fantastic and made the experience so much better than it could have been. He is very experienced and has an extremely good bedside manner. The hospital was state of the art. I would highly recommend surgeon and hospital to anyone.

My surgeon was Dr. David Kim in Colleyville, Tx. Surgery was performed at Forest Park Medical Center. Both get 5 star ratings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sleeved, August 2011 by Dr David Kim, Kim Bariatric Institute, Colleyville, TX