Hi, im new to this... Im looking to have the gastric sleeve done, ive basically done everything,just waiting to hear if im approved or Not!

If approved Dr. Hugh Babineau will be doing my surgery out of Tyler,Texas.. Has anyone had him to do their surgery? I sure would appreciate any info.

I know two people who've used Dr. Babineau. Neither had sleeve surgery though. The friend who had lap band did fine, but never reached goal and has re-gained over half of the 60 lbs lost. The other friend had RNY, quite a few years ago and is still maintaining. I am not sure about support groups, but if he doesn't have one, find one. Usually anybody is welcome at these meetings, even if your surgery wasn't at that facility.

Do you live in Tyler? Our daughter lives in Henderson, we lived there for 20 years.

Good luck!!!!

I am actually from henderson but im living in Nacogdoches. I searched high & Low for a good dr. & i heard about Babineau so i thought i would give him a try. I have thought about doing the lapband but i need 100 + pounds off & i just dont think it would work for me... However with the sleeve im terrified.

Hi ! I live in Lufkin,I had my sleeve done in Tyler,but my surgeon is Dr. Robert McKinney @ Trinty Mother Francis. I had it done July 29,13. I weighed before pre op diet 266, day of surgery 242,current weight 181.

I forgot to mention that Ladybush and I are meeting at Starbucks this Saturday morning to talk about how things are going and any problems we might be having. You are welcome to join us at 9:30 am.