YellowRose

Dr. T gave me 3 fills in the first year. (remember the first years fills are part of your surgery)

Suebob, Yes I did use Dr. Turnquest last July and I have lost over 97 pounds since then. You will find fim a very caring man and everyone in his office is great. Send me a note to let me know how you liked him

HI Ya'll It has been a long time since I have been to the site, mostly because I have been so busy. I was banded on July 21, 2006 and I have lost 96 of the 200 lbs I want to lose. Lately, I have been stuck, and I was wondering if anyone has and tips to help me to get back on track of losing 2 to 3 lbs a week. Permantly with out them going up and down all the time. I have started back to Curves about three times a week and I can actually get thru my complete workout now. But any helps on getting back on track would be greatly appreciated. :help: Thanks

:success1: GOOD MORNING ALL ! ! Well I did it ! ! In fact that was one the the first thoughs when I woke from surgery yesterday I REALLY DID IT. ! ! ! I even peeked under the covers to see the incisions. Many thanks to you that have send messages of encouragements & :kiss2: A little sore this morning but too much pain, the only thing I am constantly thirsty. Can anyone send me a personal message and walk the thru adding a gage to my signature line? Chat with you later

Grammy, I live in the Humble, I have not been banded yet, so I can not give you much support at this time. But when I do, maybe we can get together at Starbucks and share a green tea frappichino, don't think that we could handle one alone. I hope to hear from the doctor on Tuesday, and I am planning on having the procedure done on June 16th if it is a go. I have alot more that 50 pounds to lose, but it will be fun getting together with some one that is gogin thru the same thing. Chat with you later

Alison, Because of your message I googled Dr. Turnquest and liked what I read, then I went to see him on Thursday. He was so kind and human like, Actually sat down in a chair and talked to me as a person. Now I am waiting to hear back from UHC again. I was already approved thru Speigal, so hopefully it will go thru pretty easy. Thanks

Barbara, I have found a Dr. that still takes UHC. Is name is Dexter Turnquest located on Red Oak. When I went into his office on Thursday, he actually sat in a chair and talked to me. Asked me a couple of questions and since I have already learned so much about the procedure he was impressed. I asked about his experience with the Lap BAnd. He has been doing the surgery since 2002, but since he also has a medical practice and not a factory assembly line he usually only does 50 bands a year. But since the other Dr's have left UHC because of greed, he has already done 45 bands so far this year. I really liked Dr. Turnquest, he was really human like. Maybe you would want to look into chatting with him, before you pay out the $3,000.00+ at another doc that does not take the insurance.

DeLarla, Where was your picture taken. WE have land in Colorado and the scene looks familiar For Mike's 50th b-day last year we rented a Harley and and took a ride in the mountains. Now next year when I turn 50 and after I lose half me me, I will be able to something I have wanted to do with Mike for the last 5 years SKYDIVE ! ! ! And I look forward to our next motorcyle trip in the mountains, I know it will be more comfortable for both of us

Mini Me, Thanks for your kind thoughts. I went to see Dr. Turnquest this afternoon. I really liked him, I mean he actually sat down and talked to me. Made me feel like he really cares for me and not the money. Their office will be calling UHC tomorrow and hopefully I will be getting a call in the afternoon, I will get back with you this weekend.

I feel the same way. It seems like Dr. Speigel is making plenty of money. His billboards are all over town and when you Google lap band in Houston, his is the first name to pop up. He must me making plenty of money. To me it just speaks of greed on his part, and not wanting to help the people that honestly need what he can do.. I had a really nasty message I wanted to post, but realized that it not hurt him, and make me look bad ! ! But I am going to see Dr, Turnquest next Thursday and hopefully have the procedure not long after that

I'm ticked because yes I saw the sign about the fille, but when I asked about the procedure, the lady behind the glass told me that I would find out after they made the call to the insurance company. I seems that they already knew that they would not be accepted by UCH, but wanted to collect my $35.00 for 45 mile trip I made on a Saturday mornning. I mean when I called and set up the appointment, they took my insurance information at that time, they should have told me that they were no longer in network at that time. It would have spared me a lot of gas money

If any one is a UHC client and looking for a doctor that is still in network, try calling Dr. Dexter Turnquest. He is on Red Oak and his number is 281 444-8090. I spoke with Tiffany in his office and she was really helpful Just wanted to help my fellow searchers in the area