:biggrin0::001_tongue:Well, after going back and forth with the decision to go with DS or Sleeve. Finally decided on sleeve. Plus dealing with getting around insurance coding (didn't happen). I am having my sleeve surgery next Thursday!! I am out of Atlanta, cheapest self pay was $17K, so I am going to Dallas. Scheduled with Dr. Veninga. I have had phone consult and have been pleased, but not so much about him on the boards. Nothing negative though. Sleeve count is not up there with the others but I did feel assured. Any thoughts welcome on previous postings for him. The only thing is that they will not release me by myself after the surgery.. I stay 1 night then I will go to hotel for a couple of nights for post op befor flying home. I had planned on just going myself. It is what I did when I had the lap band in MEX. I have no problem traveling by myself. Hubby cannot afford to miss work and mom has a previously planned vacation already booked, so not sure How to handle this. Apparently they can release me to anyone, just not to myself. IDEAS? I cannot wait to have this done. I am so excited. Since I have had the band before, I know what it is like to have all of this weight off!! I will be in Dallas this sunday night. Surgery not until Thursday. Anybody to have a drink or chat with?

I so wish I could help. I am in Dallas, but having my surgery on Friday. There are several others on the forum from Dallas, hope one of them can help you out. Best of luck.

Maddie,

Who are you having your surgery with?

You can contact members i1Linda, Avilda, TexasT, TxSam, HappyDestiny, and Zephra.

Those are the ones I can think of and there may be more in this thread.

http://verticalsleevetalk.com/usa-local-vsg-support/163-looking-texas-sleevers.html

If I was back home in Bedford, I'd definitely be there for you. I hope you can find someone to help you out. The Dallas group I met with at the first of April are a fabulous group of ladies.

Best wishes on your surgery, and keep us posted on your progress.

Thanks Tiffy,:thumbup:

I knew you would reply soon. I will contact them.

Hi Maddie - My surgery is Friday too - (11th) with Dr. Davidson, who is doing yours? Mine will be at Forest Park Medical Center. I fly in on Wed.

I so wish I could help. I am in Dallas, but having my surgery on Friday. There are several others on the forum from Dallas, hope one of them can help you out. Best of luck.

Hi Jennymac - I don't live there...or I'd be happy to help you out and take you to your hotel. I'm not sure, but if you get a hotel (and also ask your doctor about close hotels that will give medical rates) that is close to the hospital and one that deals with patients and visitors, you might get a shuttle. If you haven't booked a room yet, ask! Just an idea!

:001_tongue:Well, after going back and forth with the decision to go with DS or Sleeve. Finally decided on sleeve. Plus dealing with getting around insurance coding (didn't happen). I am having my sleeve surgery next Thursday!! I am out of Atlanta, cheapest self pay was $17K, so I am going to Dallas. Scheduled with Dr. Veninga. I have had phone consult and have been pleased, but not so much about him on the boards. Nothing negative though. Sleeve count is not up there with the others but I did feel assured. Any thoughts welcome on previous postings for him. The only thing is that they will not release me by myself after the surgery.. I stay 1 night then I will go to hotel for a couple of nights for post op befor flying home. I had planned on just going myself. It is what I did when I had the lap band in MEX. I have no problem traveling by myself. Hubby cannot afford to miss work and mom has a previously planned vacation already booked, so not sure How to handle this. Apparently they can release me to anyone, just not to myself. IDEAS? I cannot wait to have this done. I am so excited. Since I have had the band before, I know what it is like to have all of this weight off!! I will be in Dallas this sunday night. Surgery not until Thursday. Anybody to have a drink or chat with?

Hi Jennymac!

I was curious to know how your surgery went with Dr Veninga? I am looking to get the sleeve surgery by him in a couple of weeks. Like you Im out of town, ill be flying in from Miami. i would love to hear from you, it would help me alot in making my decision :thumbup:

Sam