Jenae

I really like Dr. Gonzales. He did a good job and I've not had any problems. My incisions are healing well and some might not even scar (hopefully). I strongly recommend him for anyone still deciding what surgeon to go to.

Wow, you guys are doing great. Keep it up!! :thumbup: I'm doing good so far. I had my first fill setup for last week but I cancelled it because I'm still satisfied with the little amount of food I'm able to eat and I'm losing weight slowly but steadily. I've only encountered a few things that I can't eat so far: tuna, steak, grilled chicken, and sub bread like from Quiznos. I've only thrown up 2x and it's from eating steak or chicken. I chewed it really well, but I guess it's still just too compact or dry to eat. I've lost 35 pounds altogether. I am counting from when I first started the liquid diet on 9/29, my surgery was on 10/13. And I'm fitting into old clothes in my closet which I really enjoy! I am excited to know that I'll lose weight over the holidays rather than gain too!!!!!!!!!!!

I was able to take a letter from my primary care doctor to Dr. Gonzalez in place of the psych evaluation. So that only cost me the standard co-pay. My optifast shakes were enough for 2 weeks and cost $175.00. BTW, I was a little worried about having my surgery with Dr. Gonzalez since there weren't others on here that posted about having surgery with him. But I had mine on 10/13 and he was great. No complaints at all and no complications! :thumbs_up:

I chose TLC Edge because of the price since I'm having to pay for this myself. Their price right now is $9990. I have my surgery scheduled 10/13/08 with Dr. Victor Gonzalez. I meet with him for the first time on 10/8. I went with him because I wanted to have surgery on a Monday (for a full week off from work) and that's when he does surgeries. I'll let you know what my impression is once I meet with him and then again after my surgery. TLC Edge so far is great. Cynthia O'Kelley is very knowledgable and always answers my questions about lap band. Also the receptionist at the Grapevine location (I didn't get her name) was very friendly and made me laugh. I really like that they're up front about what is covered and not covered too. I don't want any hidden suprises. The only things not covered are the protein shakes and the psych evaluation.

Hi guys! I've been reading this forum off and on for the past couple months. I chose to have my surgery at TLC Edge. I'm on the liquid diet now and my surgery is scheduled for 10/13! These 2 weeks are probably going to move super slowly. I'm really ready to have the surgery and move on to the next phase. It's been wonderful being able to read other people's experiences that have also gone through TLC Edge. I appreciate everything that you've all posted! My surgery is scheduled with Victor Gonzalez. Did he do anyone else's surgery? I'm wondering if he did a good job and also if he gives the blood thinner shot while you're still awake or not. I'm not normally scared of shots, but to get one in my stomach doesn't sound fun. I really hope I get it after I'm already out. I meet with him on 10/8 so I'll probably have a better idea then.