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PrettyThick1 your right around the corner from me and I had my surgery with Dr Reilly last Friday at the West houston Hospital.

That's awesome! How was it? When did you get to meet him for the first time? Did you go through True Results? My insurance approved me on Monday, but I don't know how long it will take for TR to get it and schedule the surgery. How long was that process for you? I was hoping to have it done next Friday - the 17th...is that realistic???

I'm glad we have connected - with our surgeries so close together, we can be great support for each other!

Gwen

Hey Smarty Pants! Don't second guess your degree...that is an awesome accomplishment!!!!!

I have lost around 40lbs since the end of march when I got banned

Hey Smarty Pants! Don't second guess your degree...that is an awesome accomplishment!!!!!

I have lost around 40lbs since the end of march when I got banned

I have lost around 40lbs since the end of march when I got banned

Girl 40 is great!!!!!!

Hey Smarty Pants! Don't second guess your degree...that is an awesome accomplishment!!!!!

Thanks! Lot of consuming time but its well worth the work.

Ok ladies. I'm finally at the GI specialist for me consult. I already been approved by my insurance but they want an EDG done as well.

Ok ladies. I'm finally at the GI specialist for me consult. I already been approved by my insurance but they want an EDG done as well.

I had to get one ... its not bad

Ok ladies. I'm finally at the GI specialist for me consult. I already been approved by my insurance but they want an EDG done as well.

I had to get one ... its not bad

So are you sedated when its done?

So are you sedated when its done?

Yes they put me to sleep

Yes they put me to sleep

Ok . I know your throat was sore. That's one thing I dislike about being put under. Well my "good friend" that was suppose to go Dallas with me to get the band backed out so I had to fine someone one else. Girl I panic big time. You can't count on some people these days. Even after having a whole month advance notice backed out to go to a comedy show that's on the following day after our return to Houston. Lol smh........

Ok . I know your throat was sore. That's one thing I dislike about being put under. Well my "good friend" that was suppose to go Dallas with me to get the band backed out so I had to fine someone one else. Girl I panic big time. You can't count on some people these days. Even after having a whole month advance notice backed out to go to a comedy show that's on the following day after our return to Houston. Lol smh........

That's not nice! !!! But don't freak out everything will work out for you

That's awesome! How was it? When did you get to meet him for the first time? Did you go through True Results? My insurance approved me on Monday, but I don't know how long it will take for TR to get it and schedule the surgery. How long was that process for you? I was hoping to have it done next Friday - the 17th...is that realistic???

I'm glad we have connected - with our surgeries so close together, we can be great support for each other!

Gwen

Everything went well the entire process went so smoothly I just knew that this was meant for me. I had my 1st consult with TR on 3/1 which they said that my insurance would pay (not the approval) but I had to do a Psy eval and after that they would send to insurance to approve. Went for Psy eval the next week and the insurance approved within 3-5 days and at that point I had to wait for them to send my info over to Dr. Reillys office 2-3days. Then (Gwen) at Dr. R office called and scheduled my surgery date advised to start preop diet and scheduled my preop appt with Dr. R which was on a Tuesday and I had my surgery the following Friday. Dr.R is really nice and will answer any question you might have. If TR told you were "approved" I will call them and see if they have sent your info over to Dr. R. The earliest I think they will be able to do the surgery would be the 5/24 because they want you to do the 2 week preop diet unless they said you don't have to.

Also I wanted to let you know that he did my incision very nicely they are all right under my breast bone. By the grace of God I had little to no pain after surgery and as of now i'm 12lbs down. I've had some gas but none really anymore. I'm able to drink normally and i've had no nausea.

Marcia

Ok . I know your throat was sore. That's one thing I dislike about being put under. Well my "good friend" that was suppose to go Dallas with me to get the band backed out so I had to fine someone one else. Girl I panic big time. You can't count on some people these days. Even after having a whole month advance notice backed out to go to a comedy show that's on the following day after our return to Houston. Lol smh........

Is there a reason why you can't have your surgery in Houston? Your friend isn't a real friend, by the way.

Is there a reason why you can't have your surgery in Houston? Your friend isn't a real friend, by the way.

Yes, The reason is if I have it here in Houston I would have to pay $5000 up front with my insurance but Dr Hollis partner in Dallas is only charging me $1360 out of pocket. A lot of Hollis patients are making that drive to Dallas to save that money. I will do the surgery there but Hollis will be doing my follow up care, fills and everything else. about the friend...yes I know and I have not heard from her since. Not to say did you find someone else or nothing. I have to shake my head at that and keep it moving. I dont need anyone like that in my circle.