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

Hi all,

I am glad to see the activity here is picking up again.

I had my surgery yesterday and all is doing wonderful. Better thank I expected. I am a little sore and gassy, as to be expected,

I am taking my Gas-X strips and liquid Tylenol Rapid Release. I don't care for the way the Lortab makes me feel, so I am saving it for bedtime. The tyenol is getting me through just fine. The less narcotics I take, the faster I will heal. I don't want to slow anything down.

Any way, I guess I better go walk some more. Thanks for all the support.

Sincerely,

Stephanie

Hi Stephanie....congratulations and welcome to bandland!!!!!

We are here for you with help or support along the way. My best advice for your at this point is to start at the beginning of this thread and read what we each posted at the beginning of our banding process. Many of us had different experiences ..... I didn't have the gas pains that others said were so horrible...but I think I have possibly slimed more then anyone else!!!! YUCK....need to slow down and chew, chew,chew....or i get stuck!

Steph;

Welcome to the band wagon. I am amazed everyday how the band has changed my life and it just gets better every day. Remember to walk, walk, walk. The walking really helps with the gas and the pain. I hope all goes well for you.

db

Thanks for the advice Cowboy. I can't wait for that pain to go away and I can't wait to be able to sleep on my stomach again.

Thanks everyone for all the support.

Stephanie--Waco, Tx

Hi everyone. Yes I am still here. I had to give my notice at work to stay home with my husband. Still fighting with the disability for my hunband but we are doing better now that I am at home. Been home now for about 6 weeks and it's much better. spending alot of time going to doctors and tests. We are living day by day. I do miss all of you. I can't even remember how I was set up when I was working. But I will try and keep more active now.

I used to use Road King as my sign, but sorry to say we have not been riding. Sure do miss it. But you never know what life throws your way. My weight loss is slow but I have lost 38 lbs since surgery. I have not been working out, which I am sure makes a big difference. I will have to read the past posts to get caught up on everyone. Miss you guys so much. Sorry I have been away but I have been going through so bad times.

Dianne ( Road King)

Hi everyone. Yes I am still here. I had to give my notice at work to stay home with my husband. Still fighting with the disability for my hunband but we are doing better now that I am at home. Been home now for about 6 weeks and it's much better. spending alot of time going to doctors and tests. We are living day by day. I do miss all of you. I can't even remember how I was set up when I was working. But I will try and keep more active now.

I used to use Road King as my sign, but sorry to say we have not been riding. Sure do miss it. But you never know what life throws your way. My weight loss is slow but I have lost 38 lbs since surgery. I have not been working out, which I am sure makes a big difference. I will have to read the past posts to get caught up on everyone. Miss you guys so much. Sorry I have been away but I have been going through so bad times.

Dianne ( Road King)

I'm sorry you are having a rough time and pray that you & your hubby can fight the insurance company and get his disability insurance working. Hang in there....the weight will come off....you need to put your hubby first right now, so just take it day by day. What can we do to help?

We've missed YOU too:) Welcome back!

Thanks for the advice Cowboy. I can't wait for that pain to go away and I can't wait to be able to sleep on my stomach again.

Thanks everyone for all the support.

Stephanie--Waco, Tx

Hi Stephanie,

Stay on track with your pain meds.....so not miss a dosage for the first several days....if your pain gets too much to handle...it is hard to get it back under control.

Keep sipping your Water, crystal light or whatever Clear liquids you are on. Hang in there....the time will pass quickly and you will be healing faster each day!!!

all the best:)

Stacey

How much is TLC charging now for self pay & does the cost include any fills? I am new to all of this.

Thanks!

Merideth

I getting ready to have my first fill and boy do I need it. Can someone explain to me how TLC does their fills? I just want to know what to expect.

My fee from TLC was $11,990 which included my ekg, labs, surgeon related fees, surgery facility and 6 months of aftercare and fills.

According to the IRS website, this surgery is tax deductible if done for the treatment of a disease, which in our case would be obesity.

My fee from TLC was $11,990 which included my ekg, labs, surgeon related fees, surgery facility and 6 months of aftercare and fills.

According to the IRS website, this surgery is tax deductible if done for the treatment of a disease, which in our case would be obesity.

that is great to know....thank you!! I had no idea...and will absolutely keep all my paperwork and letters from my doc (that I used to submit to insurance before being denied). If we could possibly get som of the money back...that would be a HUGE blessing:) I love my band and think it's the best money I've ever spent!!! so either way...it's a win/win:)

I getting ready to have my first fill and boy do I need it. Can someone explain to me how TLC does their fills? I just want to know what to expect.

sure thing....

call TLC and schedule your appt with George. He rotates to different offices, so figure out which office you'd like to get your fills done at and make an appt there. I do not reccommend the Hurst office... read back in this link for comments about that office, if that is the one you were considering. I prefer to go back to TLC in Plano for my fills. George is GREAT and will walk you through it step by step....he's super! The fill itself doesn't hurt....they will put "cold spray" on your belly first before using the needle to find your port. After yor fill....stick to your liquid diet for 24-48 hrs...and you will do fine. Don't get frustrated if you do not have much restriction though....it takes time and several fills to find that sweet spot. I've had 3 fills so far and seem to be just about there.....might get a tiny fill this month.

best of luck and keep posting...we'll help you along the way.

I had surgery in May. It was $9,990. I was honest with them and told them I was planning on going to Mexico if I couldn't get it for under $10,000 here. I don't know if they were running a promotion at that time or just gave me the $9,990 price, but it can be done.

Happy 4th everyone:)

Cowboy...hope the parade goes really well and that you have a fantastic time!!

I had surgery in May. It was $9,990. I was honest with them and told them I was planning on going to Mexico if I couldn't get it for under $10,000 here. I don't know if they were running a promotion at that time or just gave me the $9,990 price, but it can be done.

Awesome! Thanks for letting us know.