Any Bandsters from Dallas Texas?

[WEESIE 5]

HI all of Texas Bandsters. I am looking for fellow True Results Bandsters. I would like input from you on this center, especially aftercare at this point. I don't have much information about how it works. I was banded May 25th, 2011 and my first appointment it a month from now, but I'm curious. I did put a topic with a physician and hospital thread lower on the talk forum page. Looking forward to seeing how many of us are out here. Thank you.

[DrmBig4Evr 152]

I am in the Dallas area, made my first call to the office this past week, my insurance does not exclude lap band, but I'm just in the beginning stages of the process, hoping to expedite things....Sorry I can't be much more help. How are you feeling??

[WEESIE 5]

I am in the Dallas area, made my first call to the office this past week, my insurance does not exclude lap band, but I'm just in the beginning stages of the process, hoping to expedite things....Sorry I can't be much more help. How are you feeling??

Thank you. I am feeling well today. Still sore, but this amazingly quick healing.

[dlynn1635 1]

Hello Weesie, I am in the Dallas area and also use True Results Aftercare in Richardson. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have. I have been very satisfied with the care and results I have received...

[DrmBig4Evr 152]

How is that place? I only called one place so far, TLC Edge, they have surgeons in Plano. Did you go through insurance or self-pay??

[WEESIE 5]

I used insurance. The day of surgery from check in to release was exceptional. A nurse stayed by my side for most of the three hours that I was in the first level of recovery. I haven't had any information or experience with after care yet, but I hope it is as good as the surgery day was.

[WEESIE 5]

Thank you for the response. When I attended the seminar there, they said something about an exercise physiologist and a dietitian. Have you ever been involved with this and do you know if it is included? Does aftercare mean anything more than being filled?

Hello Weesie, I am in the Dallas area and also use True Results Aftercare in Richardson. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have. I have been very satisfied with the care and results I have received...

[chocolettebelle 1]

Hi,

I was banded on 03/31/11 by True Results in Richardson and my doctor was Richard Benevides. I was a cash patient and I had a hatial hernia repaired during the procedure. That portion was paid for by my insurance and I paid the difference. The staff at the main office, surgery center,dr's office and aftercare have all been extremely nice. I will say however ,that it does seem a little rushed sometimes due to the volume of patients. Overall I have been pleased with my decision to use them. I go for my 2nd fill this week.

Good luck and best wishes on your new life!!!!

Andrea

[TheRealSouthernBelle 22]

HI all of Texas Bandsters. I am looking for fellow True Results Bandsters. I would like input from you on this center, especially aftercare at this point. I don't have much information about how it works. I was banded May 25th, 2011 and my first appointment it a month from now, but I'm curious. I did put a topic with a physician and hospital thread lower on the talk forum page. Looking forward to seeing how many of us are out here. Thank you.

I had surgery at the Fort Worth location and they also did my first fill, but every fill after that has been from the Richarson location. My experience has been as good as expected. The first time I went there the PA I saw told me I shouldn't be eating Cereal in the morning because it had too many carbs. Then she backtracked and said oh you're losing weight just fine, so that may be something you want to keep in mind in the future.

[mandy J. 1]

How is that place? I only called one place so far, TLC Edge, they have surgeons in Plano. Did you go through insurance or self-pay??

[mandy J. 1]

I used TLC Edge, and have been very satisfied with them. I looked into True results, but eventually decided on TLC Edge. I used DR. Cribbins. There was not any real reason that I chose one over the other, they both appeared great. I guess TLC Edge just felt like what was meant for me. They were also a little cheaper ( I am private pay)! With that being said the reason TLC Edge is cheaper is that for the price they only include 1 fill after surgery, True results price is more, but includes more fills afterwards. With TLC Edge the fills are 200 dollars, they do them under fluoroscopy to try and prevent the "guessing game" that some pple go through when they get fills that are either not enough, or too much! I'm not sure how true results does their fills it may be something you want to check on. TLC Edge was $1,400.00 dollars cheaper. Like I said that only includes one fill. Good luck with your decision!

[trish151 33]

I used True Results in Richardson as well. I had surgery on 2/23/11. I live in Longview, TX, which is about 2 hours and 15 minutes away from there. So far I have had 3 aftercare apts. in Richardson. Basically all they did was have me write down what I have been eating, they weigh me and then ask if I think I am in the yellow, green, or red zone. So far, I have been in the yellow each time so they did a 1cc fill. Each time, the amount has been perfect and the restriction has been just right but as I lose weight each month then I need another fill. The PA said that after I get to a point where I lose a lot of the fat around where my band is that the fills will be fewer and farther between. This last time when I got a fill, I was at 5cc in a 10 cc band and the first 2 days, I could tell it was tooooooooooooo tight. I just stuck with the required liquids for 2 days after a fill and now things are back to good.

[WEESIE 5]

I used insurance. So far I am happy with them. I didn't realize the differences between places on aftercare. It seems that the consensus on here is that both TLC and True Results do a good job. There is one comment on here that gives more details on the comparison.

[dlynn1635 1]

Thank you for the response. When I attended the seminar there, they said something about an exercise physiologist and a dietitian. Have you ever been involved with this and do you know if it is included? Does aftercare mean anything more than being filled?

They do offer these things, however, I have not taken advantage of them. I have been going for fill only and the awesome recipes that they put out regularly! I met with the nutritionist a couple of times prior to surgery and also with my husband who is diabetic over the last couple of years and have a pretty good foundation with eating. I had pretty much changed my eating habits before being banded.

The technicians are all very well informed and trained and can help you with most of your questions and concerns, anything else I would call your surgeon's office.

I have not had any problems since being banded, well except for one when I ended up being too tight and had to have an unfill but even with that my weight loss has remained steady. I don't stray far from the program when it comes to eating. I am just now reaching a point of where I am really having to work to reach my goal. I think this is because I am so close.

What part of Dallas do you live in? Good luck with your lapband journey!!

[Ssauce74 0]

Hi! I live in Dallas and I used TLC Edge. I thought everything about them was great! I was banded on 3-31-11 by Dr. Jayzeelen and I go to Medical City in Richardson. Today was my second fill. The first was a month ago and they gave me 6.5cc and today they added another 3cc. I have lost about 30 lbs since the beginning of my journey. I am self pay so I had to pay 150.00 for todays fill and they do use flouroscope. Everyone in the office is very nice, it does sometimes seem a little rushed though. I would recommend them to anyone that is considering the surgery. Good luck to everyone!!!