I have some info in the Drs that will be used by TLC Edge in Dallas.

I was sent some bios from one of their staff.

If anyone would like this please email me at shanmorton@gmail.com. It's a word document and it's fairly large.

I am going to use them b/c 1) insurance denied me and 2) they have a special going on right now until the end of Feb. I am researching the drs myself on the web.

Shandra

Hope you are doing well. I too just worked out my deal with TLC Edge and asked for Dr. Kim. Any comments you mind sharing about him / his staff? I'm a self pay and just want to make the best of the use of my funds.

thanks,

Dolores

You will do wonderful! Joy and peace will fill your life...rgds, Dolores

Dolores you will love Dr Kim. I was really nervous about the whole thing. When I had my first visit with Dr Kim I took my husband with me. Both of us felt really positive after our visit.

Dianne

Delores, My husband and I both really liked Dr. Kim, He seems very caring and knows what he is doing. I actually chose to do my surgery on a Thursday so he would be able to do it.

Good luck

Bonnie

Well Bonnie and I are both scheduled for the same day with Dr. Kim.

When did y'all find out the time of your surgery?

I thought I would hear today but so far nothing. Now I'm worried that it isn't going to happen. Who should I call about it? Dr. Kim or TLC? It is suppose to be Thursday and tomorrow is Wednesday. They said I would hear from them two days prior to surgery which I would have figured would be today.

I hate this not knowing can you tell?

T

T, I sent you a PM but will tell you here as well. They called me yesteday and left a message for me to call them today. I called this morning and they gave me a time. 9:30 a.m. Woo hoo. I was feeling like you though. Not knowing was driving me nuts.

Okay folks, I found out I go in at 11:30 so I'll be having a lazy morning. That's a long time to go without even a drink though. Any hints on how to get through the morning without a drink?

T

Hi Y'all,

Well I am now in the land of the banded. I think I'm doing pretty good so far.

I ended up being the last one of the day and didn't get home until close to 7:30, but I'm not feeling to bad. The worse part so far was the IV experience. By the time I got to the back I had been over 18 hours without anything so I was pretty dehydrated adn they had a hard time getting a vein. It took 3 times so that wasn't pleasant. I had decided that if the third time didn't work that maybe I should take it as a sign and not go through, but at the same time I was prarying it would go in and after a little work they got it in.

Anyway, I'm sitting here sipping water and juice and ice chips.

Later,

T

T & Hopeful

Welcome to the "band"wagon.

Dr. Kim did my surgery 5 weeks ago and I could not be happier.

BTW I am down 35 lbs.

Y'all take it easy for a few days and don't eat too many Easter Eggs.

db

congrats T!! How ya doin today? Hope everyone is doing well. I've been out west with my fam for spring break. Just got in this evening....we drove 3200 miles in 7 days! It was exhausting but AWESOME!! I was worried about my eating while away.....but I actually did really well and lost weight instead of gaining. That was a sweet surprise! 2 more weeks until fill #2, and I am really ready for it!

I am glad you had a good trip and it sounds like you are doing wonderful Tweenwaters. I am now banded. Mine was a little rough because of scar tissue from back surgery. It took 2 hours and an extra incision. I was home by 3:30 on Thursday and wow that night was rough. No more than two hours sleep at a time and moved from bed to recliner to get comfortable. I have walked alot though. Around and around my house my drive way down my alley, probably scaring every bird out there. I ran fever yesterday and still hurt pretty bad but Dr said becaue of how hard it was to get past scar tissue I may be more sore than average. Today is a little better. Glad to be banded though!

TexasT I am so glad you are doing well and now we are done! Can't wait to see what the future holds!

All of the ideas on here and lists of things to have ect have been great. I appreciate everyone on here!

Bonnie

Wow Cowboy 35 lbs, congratulations!

Bonnie, glad you are doing okay. I do have a little trouble at night getting a good solid sleep because when I move it hurts some and I'm only really comfortable on my right side.

Tweenwaters, good for you, glad you had a successful trip.

I'm doing good. I had a really busy day yesterday. I haven't had to take any pain meds so that's good and no gas pain. I think probably becaue I have been up and about so much.

Today I'm planning to go out to my shop and do some quilting, it's a long arm machine so I'll be up and moving the entire time.

The only thing that I sort of have that I think is probably normal is the feeling that I need to burp. I am having trouble getting in the liquids because I just don't want anything so I have to sort of force it.

T

Wow TexasT I am feeling like a wuss. I mean I have been up and around but certainly not doing much. Just hurts. I walk around, sit and lay and thats about it. I am sure hoping it starts to ease.

Well, I just typed a whole message and lost it somehow.

B, you aren't a wuss, we all respond different. Just like I have some major bruises going on and I never bruise. Even the 3 sites where they tried to do the IV are bruised. I'm thinking that may have something to do with the pre-diet and something I wasn't getting enough of.

Anyway, I can tell the swelling is better today. I have been able to get down more liquids today.

I really didn't do a lot today. I decided to read one of the books I bought for the recoup time and thought I'd kind of conserve energy since I'm planning to go to work tomorrow and I'll see if I make it all day. If I get to feeling like it is to much I'll come home.

I'm so looking forward to the mushie stage. I can barely tolerate the taste of these shakes.

T

Hey guys,

I wanted to see if anyone has tried the New Whey Protein bullets yet...they have 42 grams of protein in 3 ozs. For me...they help tremendously! I take a 24 ounce water bottle, drink a little to make room for the 3 oz protein bullet. Pour the protein bullet into the water .... you can add a serving pack of crystal light if that will help you. The protein bullets are flavored.....I've tried the blue raspberry, grape and fruit punch. Getting in the 42 grams of protein this way....just sipping my water throughout the afternoon....helps me so much. I hope you will benefit from this too:) Let me know what you think. I've found these protein bullets at the Vitamin Shoppe....I think they are @ $4 each...maybe a little less. The box of 12 was @ $35. Hang in there T & B....we're here for ya when you need anything. The mushie stage was the hardest for me....I gained some back during that time. Be careful....try to stick with any liquid protein source that works for you...it will fill you up and help you over come the hunger. Best of luck....you can do this!