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newlady2015    7

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Thank you health choice 2014.. am so nervous I feel my heart is betting thru my chest... but am going to be strong and think positive and leave it all in God's hands :)

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Polished Pig    20

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I would like to loose around 120 lbs. I have no idea what size that would make me so I'm not even sure what my goal is. I'm trying not to focus to much on the amount of weight I will lose or what my dress size will be but more on what more I able to do and increasing my energy. Believe me I want to shop in the regular sizes and look at the scale without disgust but I am excited to start being more active and involved.

I understand about paying out of pocket, I am too. I ultimately chose Dr. Kim because I am extremely picky about my doctors and the staff they employ. I felt so welcomed at his office and they have been super easy to work with.

We should get together. I know Dr. Kim has support groups that you get to join after surgery. I'm looking forward to that! You and I seem to have close to the same amount to lose and our surgeries are close!

I looked into Dr. Kim and it came down to him and the surgeon I am using and this one was significantly cheaper (I'm paying out of pocket) so I chose dr stowers. I am eexcited! I just keep thinking how different my life will be this time next year! It'sgoing to cchange our lives! I have about 150 to lose though. How much are you hoping to lose? I would LOVE to stay in touch! Having someone going through it will be so helpful!

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montiep    12

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Hello all,

I am in NRH, and I used Dr. Kim for my revision from lap band to sleeve.

Had a mess from the band, and he did the surgery all in one, plus had hernia repaired.

I was at Victory Hospital, and I can't say enough great things about that hospital.

I was very picky where I was due to a problem I had back in 08 at a Ft. Worth facility.

I was also self pay, and I paid almost 1k more to be at Victory after reading the reviews from folks that went to Texas Hospital.

Dr. Kim's staff got me in very quick, as my band was causing so many problems there at the end. Waking up every night gaging, and vomiting.

I only met him for a few minutes and met all the others as well.

Saw him the morning of the surgery, and that was it.

I just went in for my 1 year post op visit yesterday. I did not do as well as I did when I got the band, but I knew going in my weight loss would be slower that "virgin WLS" patients.

Still have not see Dr. Kim,. Only the PA and nursing staff.

I think he is a wonderful surgeon, but I also think he is a bit of a money hungry Dr.

They billed my insurance for the hernia repair, and for the anesthesia and the EDG, and insurance paid it, and they appealed it since they did not cover everything, and once the insurance got the medical records, the asked for a refund due to WLS non covered.

I have been getting billed for months, and they keep telling me that they will get it resolved.

I paid him $16k up front and felt like that was plenty plus what my insurance had paid.

When I was there yesterday they told me that from now on my office visits will be $50.00.

Just watch out.

Montie

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MariaL1981    9

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Hey guys! I was sleeved on August 11th. I'm 2 weeks post op. I live in Burleson. Would love to have a local support group if anyone in the Fort Worth area is interested :)

I live right by Bess race off 1187 we could do lunch sometime if you would like I was sleeved may 20th 2013

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lisadell2655    1

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I had my sleeve on sept 16, and so far so good I'm down from 314 to 286 so far. Still have a little pain in left side at times but I forget I'm not suppose to lift things, Dr Scott Stowers did my surgery and I love him he is so personable, went to Dr Kim for a consult did not like him at all he was so rude to me and made me feel like crap.would never recommend him at all

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newlady2015    7

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Am glad you found a surgeon that you felt comfortable with. I had my surgery Monday and the nauseous went away and I do have pain every now and then.

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apeters9284    61

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I had my sleeve on sept 16, and so far so good I'm down from 314 to 286 so far. Still have a little pain in left side at times but I forget I'm not suppose to lift things, Dr Scott Stowers did my surgery and I love him he is so personable, went to Dr Kim for a consult did not like him at all he was so rude to me and made me feel like crap.would never recommend him at all

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