Soon I will schedule my surgery with Dr. Ponce De Leon in Sugar Land, TX. Has he done anyone else's surgery, and what was your experience?

Is that the same Dr. De Leon that also works out of Mexico?

Hey WASaBubbleButt,

I don't think they are the same doctors. Thanks for replying!

Hi Katie - i just had it done last week with "Ponce" as he is affectionally known...what a great guy - WONDERFUL - was hesitant about Sugar Land Surgical Hospital but guess what - IT WAS GREAT as well. Ponce is one of the best surgeons in the area - he is the "doctors' doctor"...you will love him. when will you be banded?

Jack

you are correct - Ponce from Sugar Land - lives here, practices here.

Dear Jack,

Thanks for replying. I have seen Dr. Ponce 3 times, and I do like him. He listens, explains things well, and has a great sense of humor. I have to lose 40 pounds before surgery, have lost 25 so far, so I hope to be banded in April. I will be having my surgery done at the Methodist in Sugar Land since I have many co-morbidities, so the Sugar Land Surgical Hospital is out for me. Saturday I went to a support group of Dr. Ponce's patients and truly enjoyed visiting with those in attendance. Everyone seemed pleased with their experiences.

So, tomorrow will be 2 weeks for you. How are you doing?

Hope to hear from you soon.