Hi everyone!

I'm so excited. I got my surgery date, August 5th, and was was wondering if anyone else is getting sleeved around the same time. Also, anyone getting sleeved in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area?

Good luck everyone!

Same date S me but going to mesico

I'm getting sleeved August 13th in Mexico.

I almost went to Mexico too, but I have to use Care Credit so I stayed in the states. I can't believe that our dates are approaching so quickly. I have to wrap my head around all of this!

I'll be using my care credit. I have some appointments in the Dallas area next month. Drs. Kim, Nicholson (Carlton), and one other. My friend Deb is there and we want to try to do it together. I hope one of them can do the "making surgery affordable" plan since I'm self pay. Crossing my fingers, eyes, and toes!

I'll be using my care credit. I have some appointments in the Dallas area next month. Drs. Kim, Nicholson (Carlton), and one other. My friend Deb is there and we want to try to do it together. I hope one of them can do the "making surgery affordable" plan since I'm self pay. Crossing my fingers, eyes, and toes!

I understand completely!

I visited Dr. Kim's office, but I don't think our personalities meshed very well. He's a very skilled surgeon, but I wanted someone I felt more comfortable with through this whole journey.

I'm going with Dr. Scott Stowers now. He's awesome and he works with the cash pay price in a way that makes it cheaper than Dr. Kim's.

Whoever you go with, it's so exciting! Good luck

Edited June 25, 201511 yr by sleevingbeauty23

Got Surgery date today! It will be August 24th. I was hoping it would've been a little sooner since I started at the end of January but I'll take it! Going to keep on losing on my own til it gets here! I'm 250 5' 5" (started at 299.8). I really want to be under 200 by Christmas!

Got Surgery date today! It will be August 24th. I was hoping it would've been a little sooner since I started at the end of January but I'll take it! Going to keep on losing on my own til it gets here! I'm 250 5' 5" (started at 299.8). I really want to be under 200 by Christmas!

That's so exciting! I'm 5'5" starting at 360 and I'm hoping to be at 250 by the end of February. Hehe maybe a little too bold of a goal, but hey better to have one than none at all, right?

A little surgery and determination go go a long way! We can do this!!!

pretty in pink, Dr Kim did my inverted sleeve 3 years ago. He's awesome! Do you have any insurance at all with an exclusion of bariatrics? I know he has and affordable program of $4900 if you have a hiatal hernia. What I love about Dr Kim's office is the amazing life long after surgery support. We do monthly runs, get togethers, fitness events, and more! You have a great opportunity to get to know a lot of his patients through the private patient only facebook support group. Its helped me be successful in keeping my 90 lbs off! good luck to your journey!

I'll be using my care credit. I have some appointments in the Dallas area next month. Drs. Kim, Nicholson (Carlton), and one other. My friend Deb is there and we want to try to do it together. I hope one of them can do the "making surgery affordable" plan since I'm self pay. Crossing my fingers, eyes, and toes!

I'll be using my care credit. I have some appointments in the Dallas area next month. Drs. Kim, Nicholson (Carlton), and one other. My friend Deb is there and we want to try to do it together. I hope one of them can do the "making surgery affordable" plan since I'm self pay. Crossing my fingers, eyes, and toes!

. I love my Dr! Dr Adam Smith with Fort Worth lap band. He did sleeve on me and takes carecredit. FYI DR. Kim's practice has a 10million dollar law suit against them. You can google. It wasn't dr Kim directly but an associate Dr. that was involved but it is pretty awful case.

pretty in pink, Dr Kim did my inverted sleeve 3 years ago. He's awesome! Do you have any insurance at all with an exclusion of bariatrics? I know he has and affordable program of $4900 if you have a hiatal hernia. What I love about Dr Kim's office is the amazing life long after surgery support. We do monthly runs, get togethers, fitness events, and more! You have a great opportunity to get to know a lot of his patients through the private patient only facebook support group. Its helped me be successful in keeping my 90 lbs off! good luck to your journey!

I'll be using my care credit. I have some appointments in the Dallas area next month. Drs. Kim, Nicholson (Carlton), and one other. My friend Deb is there and we want to try to do it together. I hope one of them can do the "making surgery affordable" plan since I'm self pay. Crossing my fingers, eyes, and toes!

I have a feeling that he is who I will go with. Especially since Deb has already consulted and liked him right away. I'll be in Dallas next week!

I'll be using my care credit. I have some appointments in the Dallas area next month. Drs. Kim, Nicholson (Carlton), and one other. My friend Deb is there and we want to try to do it together. I hope one of them can do the "making surgery affordable" plan since I'm self pay. Crossing my fingers, eyes, and toes!

. I love my Dr! Dr Adam Smith with Fort Worth lap band. He did sleeve on me and takes carecredit. FYI DR. Kim's practice has a 10million dollar law suit against them. You can google. It wasn't dr Kim directly but an associate Dr. that was involved but it is pretty awful case.

I Googled and saw that. Dun-dun-dunnnnnnn! So sad for that man. They stated it was not Dr. Kim but another doctor as you mentioned. Sad case indeed.

Edited June 27, 201511 yr by prettyinPINKandGREEN

I too used Dr Kim at Kim Bariatric Institute! He performed my gastric sleeve in 2011 and I've since lost 100+ lbs. Great office staff and wonderful aftercare! We also have a private support group for 24/7 support along your journey. In regards to the gentleman who lost his legs.....yes, a very sad story reported on TV/online....but unfortunately....not the whole story. Dr Kim was not at the hospital and a new Dr hired by KBI was there to assist/observe Dr Holden....unfortunately she chose to start the procedure on her own. Fortunately for the gentleman, Dr Holden came into the OR and saved his life!!! The other Dr is now practicing at another facility. Please, do not judge KBI by the story that has not reported all the facts. We wish you all the best with whoever you use!!

I'll be using my care credit. I have some appointments in the Dallas area next month. Drs. Kim, Nicholson (Carlton), and one other. My friend Deb is there and we want to try to do it together. I hope one of them can do the "making surgery affordable" plan since I'm self pay. Crossing my fingers, eyes, and toes!

. I love my Dr! Dr Adam Smith with Fort Worth lap band. He did sleeve on me and takes carecredit. FYI DR. Kim's practice has a 10million dollar law suit against them. You can google. It wasn't dr Kim directly but an associate Dr. that was involved but it is pretty awful case.

I am a patient of Dr. Smith's too. He did my lapband in 2006 and my band removal this past spring. I really like him. My sleeve surgery is August 3rd.

I had my sleeve done by Dr Kim at KBI in Oct 2014. Best decision I ever made. Their practice and staff are amazing. I can't imagine going anywhere else. KBI offers so much more than just surgery. Their after care and support help you be successful in your journey. Free monthly support group meetings, private FB page for patients only, organized 5k event runs together, free bootcamp classes with Nate Newton 2x month, Breakfast and dinner fellowships, and much more. I've followed their plan diligently and have become more active than I have ever been. I've been in six 5k races since Feb of this year. I've lost 112 lbs, went from a size 24/3x to size 12 and medium. I could not have done this without the support and encouragement from KBI.

I agree it is sad what happened to the man who lost his legs, but please do not judge this practice based on the media report. It's not the whole truth. Great practice that I would advise anyone, including my family to consult with.

Edited June 30, 201511 yr by Robyn Rutledge