Austin, Texas area?

LauraD · October 11, 2007

Hi, all. I am interested in any feedback or info on surgeons in the Austin area. I have been to a couple of informational seminars, but am hoping to learn more from actual patients before I commit to a specific surgeon or clinic.

Also, any other Austinites getting ready to get banded?

Longhorn · October 12, 2007

Laura:

I'm in Dripping Springs and work in Austin. I'm planning to get mine done by Dr. Jorge Rincon in San Antonio. If you do a search on him here and on the web, you can learn more. One of the members here shared her experiences with him and convinced me to check him out further. I've read nothing but good things about him.

Good luck!

made1977 · October 17, 2007

Laura,

I'm not sure about the Doctors here in Austin but I tried to go through True Results and they were inadequate, disorganized & extremely lacking in knowledge. I'd avoid them. Marion

LauraD · October 17, 2007

Thanks to both of you! Longhorn, I'm out in Oak Hill, so honk your horn next time you drive through the Y.....

Take care & best wishes.

Longhorn · October 17, 2007

Thanks to both of you! Longhorn, I'm out in Oak Hill, so honk your horn next time you drive through the Y.....
Take care & best wishes.

I'm in Oak Hill every day! And we used to live there and our kids went to Patton. I hope you find a doctor you like. Feel free to PM me. Good luck!

lonestar · October 17, 2007

Thanks to both of you! Longhorn, I'm out in Oak Hill, so honk your horn next time you drive through the Y.....
Take care & best wishes.

Laura did you got my email and message about Dr. Ganta?

KristinaDawnB · October 17, 2007

Im in Austin too! I am getting banded on Nov 2nd....when is everyone else looking to get it done?

LauraD · October 19, 2007

Lonestar, yes!! I replied in the "60s" thread, but I should have emailed you as well...I'm so sorry. Thank you so much for the reassurance. Joy has contacted my insurance company, so we are just wanting to hear what hoops I am going to have to jump through to get them to cover the surgery. (Fingers crossed) I really appreciate you taking the time to help me- how are you doing?

Kristina, I'm hoping for January at the earliest-even if my insurance co. cooperates, I can't take the time away from work until then. But can I live vicariously through you until then? :mad:

Longhorn · October 19, 2007

Lonestar, yes!! I replied in the "60s" thread, but I should have emailed you as well...I'm so sorry. Thank you so much for the reassurance. Joy has contacted my insurance company, so we are just wanting to hear what hoops I am going to have to jump through to get them to cover the surgery. (Fingers crossed) I really appreciate you taking the time to help me- how are you doing?
Kristina, I'm hoping for January at the earliest-even if my insurance co. cooperates, I can't take the time away from work until then. But can I live vicariously through you until then? :mad:

So are you going through Dr. Ganta? I just called his office today and I have a consult tomorrow! I'm so excited! I'm self-pay so I may be able to have my surgery in as little as two weeks. And it's only $12,500, plus pre-op expenses, but including a full year of after-care including free fills. If you haven't already, check out this article from the Austin Chronicle: The Austin Chronicle: Food: Enough Is Enough!: I've been a food critic for 15 years. I've been overeating all my life. Recently, I decided enough is enough!

Let's keep in touch!

hope2bhealthy · October 19, 2007

you might want to check out Dr Nilesh Patel. I haven't met him yet, but I spoke with his office today, and he might be less expensive for self-pays, because it doesn't cost you anything if you have insurance. No idea yet if he's good but his credentials seem to be great.