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fashionstylist    458

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Yes I'm getting mine done by dr. Reilly as well at west hospital . Glad to hear u have lost . That is fantastic!

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fashionstylist    458

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Dr. Reilly was my surgeon. I had the surgery at West Houston Hospital. Everyone there was very nice and helpful. They also have support group meetings at the hospital. The next one is Monday' date=' March 11 at 6:30. At this meeting we will be covering the importance of Protein and nutritional supplements and Vitamins post weight loss sugery.[/quote']

jcrisp, thanks for the info. How has ur success been? How much have I lost? When did u have your surgery ?

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I had surgery 12/12/12 and am down 37 lbs. I would like for it to be more but the doctor is fine with my progress. I have 8 cc's in my 14 cc band and feel that I'm really close to the green zone. I'm hoping to be there when I get my fill next Tuesday. I also just recently started exercising consistently so hopefully I will start losing a little faster.

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fashionstylist    458

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I had surgery 12/12/12 and am down 37 lbs. I would like for it to be more but the doctor is fine with my progress. I have 8 cc's in my 14 cc band and feel that I'm really close to the green zone. I'm hoping to be there when I get my fill next Tuesday. I also just recently started exercising consistently so hopefully I will start losing a little faster.

Way to go!!!!

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monic704    17

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Me too cassanadra!

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cassandramontes    112

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Me too cassanadra!

Ok great. Are you in the pre op or post op stage

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cassandramontes    112

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Me too cassanadra!

Girl I'm sorry just realize it was you lol

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Multifacet    66

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I had my surgery at True Result's Medical Center location November 28, 2012. I'm in Angleton. Born and raised in Houston! Doing great!! Best to you all!! See my ticker :D

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cassandramontes    112

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Congrats!!!!! I seen many with great results with the band.

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cassandramontes    112

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I will be seeing Dr. Hollis for my follow up care. I am just going to have my surgery done at another facility. I hear he is a great doctor. Has your experience been good with him? I was at the office on Wednesday for my Psych exam. I have to schedule my EDG which I am going to do that at another doctor because if I do it at true results the out of pocket will be like 1700. I saw your pictures and your looking good. I know you are very happy with your results. I can not wait until i get started on my post op journey. How has it been adjusting to everything? I have been trying to train myself now to take smaller bites and chew my food good. I actually have lost 4 pu=ounds on my own within the last couple of weeks

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Multifacet    66

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I adore Dr. Hollis and his entire staff at the True Results location. I also had an appointment at his southeast office at Hermann for my followup. I had some complications after the initial surgery and he operated on me again that day, before I was able to make it through recovery for the band surgery. He admitted me to SE Hermann for a couple of days. He is very compassionate and made a good impression on my husband as far as the way my emergency was handled. His nurses called me and checked on me while I was in Hermann and one of his surgical staff at Hermann, who was not part of my surgery team, came to see me also. They had all heard about my case, even though my surgery had been at True Results. Most of all, his anesthesiologist never left my side once they realized something was wrong. My complications had nothing to do with the actual band, something clipped scar tissue at closing and I was bleeding internally. I've never had better care anywhere. You will love him. I've not seen him since surgery and that is a shame. The staff at True Results is outstanding!

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cassandramontes    112

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I adore Dr. Hollis and his entire staff at the True Results location. I also had an appointment at his southeast office at Hermann for my followup. I had some complications after the initial surgery and he operated on me again that day' date=' before I was able to make it through recovery for the band surgery. He admitted me to SE Hermann for a couple of days. He is very compassionate and made a good impression on my husband as far as the way my emergency was handled. His nurses called me and checked on me while I was in Hermann and one of his surgical staff at Hermann, who was not part of my surgery team, came to see me also. They had all heard about my case, even though my surgery had been at True Results. Most of all, his anesthesiologist never left my side once they realized something was wrong. My complications had nothing to do with the actual band, something clipped scar tissue at closing and I was bleeding internally. I've never had better care anywhere. You will love him. I've not seen him since surgery and that is a shame. The staff at True Results is outstanding![/quote']

That's very comforting to hear. Thanks so much for your input.

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cassandramontes    112

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Hi I'm chas I live in Baytown an dr Hollis at true results did my band an yes he was is great

Chas hi. When were you banded?

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