BrownEyedTxGirl

Bil - what part of Texas do you live in? I am in North Texas and also do not have a support system. My surgery will likely not happen until the first week in July.

KellarsMom - good luck with your surgery! Tiff & Sandy - thank you so much for your feedback regarding your experience with Dr. Kim. I met today with Dr. Frenzel and I am completely torn at this point. Dr Frenzel blew me away with his knowledge, success rate and compassion for my success. I was impressed with the amount of time he spent with me and it did not feel like a cattle call. I would 100% pick Frenzel over Kim. However I was not impressed with his staff or his facility. He did have a wonderful coordinator who I met with after Dr Frenzel and she was extremely helpful but the rest of the staff seemed not very knowledgable and a little lost about everything (couldn't find my file, didn't know what my charges were today, the lady who weighed me had to ask other staff member how to figure my BMI). Driving home from his office and I receive a call from Dr Kim's office. My insurance approved me for surgery with NO waiting period!!!! Only prerequisite is 5 years weight history which I have. I was stunned!!! My insurance has told me twice that there was a six month waiting period. I had 100% planned on paying cash. My insurance does not cover Dr Kim but it would cover Dr Holden from his office. I met with her briefly and would definitely pick Frenzel over Holden. However I love Dr Kim's staff, facility and the hospital I would have my surgery in. The hospital as well as his office are near my house. This would make appointments and post op support groups easier for me. I am so torn at this point!!! I have cancelled with my appointment with dr Stowers as I feel I have two really good choices at this point. Still have an appointment scheduled with Dr Nick next week and haven't decided if I will cancel or not. Decisions....decisions!!

TexCntry - I did a little online research on Dr. Jay but decided I had to narrow my choices. I might look into him more if I don't feel comfortable with my current options. Glad to hear you are doing so well! KellarsMom - When are you scheduled for your surgery? I originally was only interested in the lapband but after doing researched realized the gastric sleeve was best for me. Why are you going from the band to the sleeve?