Looking for information on DR Alanis in Houston, Texas I had my consult with him and did my blood work, pscy eval and met with the dietician. I'm waiting to call monday to see if they received everything and sent it off. I have United Health choice. My hsuband works for Shell anyone else has this insurance or employer? If so plese help

I have not used him, yet, but my doctor told me that he was an excellent surgeon. I am still waiting for approval from UHC, but should be hearing any time. What did you think of him? Where exactly is his office? I've read on Obesity Help that his office was always packed, but those postings were from 2006 and earlier.

I really liked him, he was very professional and had a really nice bedside manner. I felt really comfortable with him. No his office was not packed and I really did not wait long to see him. I had to take my son with me sicne he was sick and I didn't want to cancel and he even sparked up a conversation with him. I just found out today I'm approved and now I'm waiting on a date. His office staff is always nice and friendly when I call. I had United as well and things went very smooth.

Thanks for your info. Sounds good. Just found out today that UHC has no record of receiving the pre-determination letter from my doctor. They said that the doctor may have mailed the letter rather than fax it. Now I've got to get back with her and have the letter faxed. This not be too easy, I've already spent half an hour two different times today! Not giving up though.

my sister used dr.Alanis for the gastic bypass last year and loved him. She said it was a very good experience. My brother-in-law also used him in May of 2008 to have the lap band. Everything went very smooth for both of them. Hope everything works out. I am still in the process. Good luck

I used Dr. Alanis for my lapband surgery and he is a really good Dr. always there to answer any questions you may have, and was a great surgeon no problems.

Did Dr Alanis tell you that the best way to use the band was to place it and leave it alone? That's what he said during my initial consult, I had to ask him to repeat because that was exactly opposite of all I've heard. He said that yes, the band will work without a fill. He is not against fills, and will do them if you stop losing weight, but that compliance with the program and getting your head straight were two of the most important things.

I asked him "You're telling me that I can lose 100 pounds with this band just the way you put it in?" His answer was "Yes".

Overall, I was very pleased with Dr Alanis, in fact, I liked him very much and felt quite comfortable with him. He struck me as caring and interested in his patients, even telling me under what conditions he would not perform the surgery. I was just wondering if anybody else had heard this, from any doctor, not just Alanis.

He is very nice, but I have found out yes his office is always packed and he is always late. He told me the same thing and this is not working. I asked him for a fill and got a little lecture sort of like the information he gave you.

I have only lost 8 ounds and I struggle everyday to keep those off. I go up and down. I am so frustrated. He did agree to give me a fill but I wonder? I still have no restriction and can eat wahtever I want.

Everyone I know that has the band says you have to get to the right fill spot and then you are in business. He told me about getting my mind right and not to eat after 7 and I know all that works but if I had the will power to do all that without any help I would not need him.

I really regret right now picking him as my surgeon and I feel like this is not going to work for me.

I am considering Dr. Alanis. Lady Zique, do you still feel that way about him. Should I ask about fills in the consultation?

I used him for my surgery. He was fine as a doctor but I haven't really lost any weight in the 9 months since surgery despite repeated fills. Not sure if it's him or me. I transferred to another doctor in my town since he's about 3 hours away. He hasn't returned any of my emails or calls asking for advice on why I haven't lost weight even though I'm eating a LOT less. One thing I don't get, he's a weight loss surgeon, yet almost his entire office staff is overweight. I did the self pay option and he was one of the cheapest in Texas. As you can tell, I have mixed emotions about using him.