Looking for Texas Sleevers???

[cathy's sleeve 0]

Hi Branon20, I'm in cypress too and had my surgery on 6/23. Would love a support group as well!

[Epiphany 1]

Hi, hi!

I'm in San Antonio & would looooove to hear from other Texas-sleevers!

[Becca 108]

i will certainly let you know! maybe we can start one.

i'm having my surgery in cypress tomorrow. am excited and nervous all at the same time.

i'm praying the sleeve helps me finish the job i couldn't seem to finish with the band.

you look like you are doing awesome!

Congrats! I hope your surgery went well. I was out of town visiting family so sorry I didn't see this until now. I live very close to Cypress and I teach in Cy-fair. Let me know if you need anything. It would be great to start a group, even if we just met to talk. : )

[thefighter2 1]

I am a newbie who is scheduled for VSG om 9/13/11 in Houston, Texas. I would love to find a buddy to talk with or a support group to hook up with. Congratulations to all who have crossed over on the looser's bench, for I too wil be there shortly.

[sweetbethmonkey 0]

Hi all! I am a newbie out in Abilene (2 hours due west from Ft Worth) and I am pre-sleeve and pre-doctor. I have narrowed to my top three (I think?) and am moving forward from there. There is no one local, so I am looking in the metroplex (DFW) and in OKC (where our family all live to help with my 6 and 2 yr old children) and Dr Alvarez. I am self pay but need to wait until the new year (probably, for FSA usage) and get all my presurgery stuff together. I look forward to learning more.

[LR6909 10]

I am in Houston. Was sleeved on August 23rd

[baggylady903 0]

Anyone from TX, South of Dallas?

[Savedbygrace22 28]

I'm in Houston area also. Dr Jason Balette is My surgeon. MY SURGERY IS TODAY! April 30, 2014!

I'm totally at ease about it. I have had surgery before, I have lost large amounts of wt. before. I just pray for a smooth noneventful surgery and permanent wt loss. We all can do this together.

[LinnsTime 1]

I am in Arlington,was sleeved February 25,2014. so far the hardest part for me is finding good Protein sources. Fruits and Veg aren't a problem. I have a closet full of unwearable clothes and don't want to replace anything yet because I am losing inches very fast ( what a dilemma) I would like to find more sleevers in this area but would drive to meet others.

I had my surgery in Dallas at UT Southwestern St Paul Hospital with Dr.Lee. Incredible Dr.and staff. So far so good.41 pounds down since Feb.

Would love to hear from other Texans.

Savedbygrace22 you are in my prayers today for your surgery.

[Savedbygrace22 28]

I am in Arlington,was sleeved February 25,2014. so far the hardest part for me is finding good Protein sources. Fruits and Veg aren't a problem. I have a closet full of unwearable clothes and don't want to replace anything yet because I am losing inches very fast ( what a dilemma) I would like to find more sleevers in this area but would drive to meet others.<br>I had my surgery in Dallas at UT Southwestern St Paul Hospital with Dr.Lee. Incredible Dr.and staff. So far so good.41 pounds down since Feb.<br><br>Would love to hear from other Texans.<br><br>Savedbygrace22 you are in my prayers today for your surgery.

Linn, thank you for your prayers for my surgery. I felt prayers of many; I was calm and had so much peace and absolutely no jitters or second thoughts. I was actually ready to do this thing. Strict dieting, even 6 wks of Optifast , is no stranger to me so I didn't have a problem just drinking. Post surgery as he only required low fat pre op diet. I am 2 wks out and still drinking full liquids, but will transition to puréed foods on Monday. So far I have lost 34 lbs. my Dr is very pleased. He wants 50lbs off @ 3 months and told me I am way ahead if the game. From what I've read, I believe I can do that. I wish you well on finding a group in your area. God Bless You.

[SweetCryss 27]

Linn, thank you for your prayers for my surgery. I felt prayers of many; I was calm and had so much peace and absolutely no jitters or second thoughts. I was actually ready to do this thing. Strict dieting, even 6 wks of Optifast , is no stranger to me so I didn't have a problem just drinking. Post surgery as he only required low fat pre op diet. I am 2 wks out and still drinking full liquids, but will transition to puréed foods on Monday. So far I have lost 34 lbs. my Dr is very pleased. He wants 50lbs off @ 3 months and told me I am way ahead if the game. From what I've read, I believe I can do that. I wish you well on finding a group in your area. God Bless You.

You Go Girl!!!!

[SweetCryss 27]

Anyone from TX, South of Dallas?

Are u in the Denton area? Assumed the 903 was your area code...

[CMR8322 2]

Hello fellow Texans, Im in the Houston area. I have not have my sleeve yet. Just curious who did you all go to? We should all get together one day.<img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/modern/thumbup1.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbup1:' />[/QUOT

I used Dr St Laurent. Awesome dr. In Cypress, Tx

[CMR8322 2]

I live in Magnolia,Tx but work in Cupress,Tx. I had my sleeve on March 13, 2014. So far have lost 30.6 lbs. but now I've developed a lot of acid reflux. My throat burns no matter what I eat. This just started about 4 days ago. Going to call my dr office on Monday. I can hardly eat because it feels like I'll throw up. It's not coming from my stomach bit all seems to be in my esophagus. Has anyone experienced this?

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Just a reminder for anyone looking for local DFW support group, here is a list of the groups in our area.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/259587-dfw-area-weight-loss-surgery-support-groups-list/

These are both patient-led and doctor/hospital led groups, all have something to offer to everyone.