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I have researched surgeons for the gastric sleeve till I'm blue in the face. I've decided to go with use one in Houston as it's closeat to me in case of complications. Now why I can't decide is who? Help...anyone have experience with any in that area? Mirza, Marvin, Miranda? Someone I haven't listed?

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I have researched surgeons for the gastric sleeve till I'm blue in the face. I've decided to go with use one in Houston as it's closeat to me in case of complications. Now why I can't decide is who? Help...anyone have experience with any in that area? Mirza, Marvin, Miranda? Someone I haven't listed?

I just had my sleeve done on the 11/14.Dr Richard Bonnor was my dr and is amazing. He is very straight forward and to the point.


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I haven't heard of him before. I will check it out..how long did he take frim consult to surgery ?

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I he mine in Houston on Oct 19th by Dr. Todd Wilson and I can't say enough great things about him!

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I might have hit a serious roadblock. Dr Mirza said he wouldn't do it due me having had several previous abdominal surgeries..I am devastated. I have savedo for this for years.

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13 hours ago, Tara L. said:

I might have hit a serious roadblock. Dr Mirza said he wouldn't do it due me having had several previous abdominal surgeries..I am devastated. I have savedo for this for years.

I would get a second opinion.

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I have not had my surgery yet, but my surgeon is Dr. Matthew St. Laurent at Northwest Endo Surgical. I've been impressed with his staff and particularly with how much time Dr. St. Laurent is willing to spend with his patients.

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Dr. Marvin is awesome. He did mine on October 16th. Good doctor good staff and good hospital stay at Hermann Surgical

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I have researched surgeons for the gastric sleeve till I'm blue in the face. I've decided to go with use one in Houston as it's closeat to me in case of complications. Now why I can't decide is who? Help...anyone have experience with any in that area? Mirza, Marvin, Miranda? Someone I haven't listed?


Dr. Marvin has worked on me and both of my sisters. His bedside manner is professional yet caring. I had 4 abdominal surgeries prior to the sleeve and he did a terrific job. Minimal scaring and I was feeling better by week 2. I would definitely give Dr. Marvin a try.

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Dr Erik Wilson. I just had my lap band removed yesterday after having it 10 years. He’s holding off doing the sleeve because my slip was so bad. Everyone at the surgery center raves about him. He’s efficient, smart and have a great bedside manner
He’s at 6700 west loop south suite 500
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