Has anyone been banded at UT MIST Bariatric, Bellaire, Tx?

Hi everyone,

Long time lurker, first time poster. My insurance covers the lap band surgery at UT Mist and I was wondering what's the word on them.

1/3/13 I've had initial consultation with Dr Richard Englehardt. Weight 290lbs, recommends losing 14lbs before banding. It went well, but his staff kinda worries me.

1/15/13 The dietician I met appeared to be a more meat for the grinder personality. Callous comes to mind. How much do patients rely on dietician after band?

1/23/13 i've had psych consult, apparently I'm a good for procedure.

But I have to have an EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) for insurance reasons. Should I be concerned that I've called their office twice and left messages and no one returns my call?

I understand it may take 3-6 months before banding but is there a reason to delay EGD?

Any advice or comments would be appreciated

Mamoo