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Stacy, Its all about informing others now. I am so glad you found a great practice, good to know its not only 1 good one out there. I think CRIAS, basically brings you back in for band, you come back after failing, get a Sleeve, then back again failing and then RNY, the whole time they make money, which is their business model.

I orig had a lap band which was placed by Crias, That was removed and I went RNY. Best decision I ever made. Funny thing Iragua and Wynn tried to talk me out of RNY said was not right for me. This was all 2 years ago and I have lost 150 lbs and kept it off. Again best decision. Crias is a crap shop, they treat and retreat because thats what makes them money. If you enjoy no calls back from your doctor, extremelly long waits every appointment and a business model which doesn't put patient sucess first, Crias is your place. I found a wonderful practice which specializes in beriatrics, in fact the doctor gives his cell phone number to each patiant to call anytime for any reason. Folow ups are always on time and the after care was amazing and still is. The program is setup completely different then CRIAS and nothing is left to guess work with them

Let me update everyone about CRIAS. I would never recommend this facility to anyone ever. I know several people who had issues similar to mine, they are a chop shop which focuses on making money only. They have a horrible 5 & 10 year patient performance which relates back to training your patients. I actually switched to a much better practice which I am 100% satisfied with. Should have started with them day 1. CJ

BSN makes a time released protein drink called Syntha 6. It comes in choc and strawberry. They are really good with milk or water but better with milk. I love the taste.

Hello Everyone, I am CJ. I am scheduled for surgery on DEC 1, 2009 with Dr.Iragou. Does anyone have any suggestions for me prior to surgery? Any support groups locally? Anyone have any issue's before or after surgery? Any issue's with insurance? Thanks in advance, CJ