First time post, be gentle!

I have settled on the sleeve and that I will have it done in the Dallas area. I am having a hard time picking a surgeon. It is really hard to find solid information on them. Of course everyone loves their Dr (assuming they didn't have problems) and their websites all say they are great.

Is there an unbiased source for true numbers such as how many procedure completed and complications?

How do you educate yourself and make the choice?

By the way, I am a self-pay (insurance excludes WLS) so I don't care about insurance issues and such.

Thanks for your input. I welcome all responses about Dr's in the DFW area.

I used Dr David Kim in Colleyville. I was sleeved in Sept 2011. I have lost 100 lbs from my highest weight. Dr Kim and his staff are wonderful. They have the best aftercare. They have meetings the first Wednesday of every Month. The meetings are always helpful and provide tips and for your weightloss success! I went to an appointment last week and the staff was amazing! I also did the swollow test to see if my Sleeve and stretched and it had NOT it is still the same size as it was after surgery nearly 4 years ago. They honestly care about thier patients. I feel like I am part of thier weight loss family. We do dinners, runs and just have fun togather! I was blessed to have used Dr Kim

Dr Cribbins in Plano TX did mine on May 26th. Great guy, definitely made me feel at ease during the 4 month process. Also he does surgery at several fabulous hospitals.

Lol @ we're all fat in Texas. I know thats right. We like gravy.

Lol!!!

Edited June 25, 201511 yr by prettyinPINKandGREEN

I've been looking into the WLS options for about a year. I talked to the people at True Results, Dr Kim and Dr Nicholson. I ended up going with Dr Jayseeling (recommended by my PCP) at Forest Park Medical Center (Forest and Central Expressway). The name kind of scared me but when I finally got to meet and talk with him he is born and raised in West Texas. I had my sleeve done on 4/24/15. I could not be more pleased. No pain, no nausea, no reflux and down 77#s in 3 1/2 weeks post op. His people are great and supportive, as is he. You are treated like old friends. I would recommend him to anybody although I can't promise your experience will be as good as mine.

So glad to hear that you are doing well so far! Keep us updated.

Eight weeks post op - down 103 pounds. I started at 502 and had set a goal of 399 by Father's Day. I made it! First time under 400 pounds in ten years. I feel great. Mobility is much better bi can breathe now. Before I wa out of breath from just walking in from the parking lot bi should have done this a long time ago.

Dr. Adam Smith...Operates out of Baylor Trophy club. Has an office in Fort Worth but not aware where else. I went thru True results and picked him after my best friend used him.

Dr Smith is my surgeon too. He did my lapband in 2006, removed my band in April 2015 and will do my sleeve in August. He's awesome.

My Lapband, revision to Sleeve were both done by Dr. Richard Carter in Arlington. He has also been my general surgeon for other non-bariatric issues including bowel obstruction and hernia repairs. My wife and I both love him!

@@Tazwella, Adam Smith is my surgeon as well and I am having trouble finding any information on aftercare. I used True Results who referred me to the surgeon. Does he provide aftercare?

Anyone familiar with Forrest Park Med Center in Dallas?? I'm scheduled for VSG with Dr Dirk there on the 23rd.

Forrest Park is an amazing hospital. Very up to date, and the staff was fantastic!