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I also had my inverted sleeve with Dr. Kim in Colleyville, TX. It was comforting to know this would give me extra protection against leaks. Dr. Kim only does the inverted sleeve... He does not offer it any other way so it's the same cost. I highly recommend him if you're in the area. They have an office in Frisco too.

Shrinkmepls I'm so happy to hear that. Dr.Kim is wonderful. I know you'll be happy with him!

Hooray Cat! Looking forward to you joining our group.

Jess - Dr. Kim really does offer some wonderful aftercare programs. They really help keep me motivated and I've tried new things I never thought I'd do. The events also help you build relationships with other patients. I've made some wonderful friends.

I had the inverted sleeve by Dr Kim on 11/4/14. I'm down 113 pounds!

Hi shrinkmepls! Dr. Kim did my inverted sleeve 11/4/14. I've lost 113 lbs and still losing. You will love him, his staff and his office. I did not use insurance so I don't have much help in that area but indo know the ladies at the office know there stuff and they will take care of you. I do hope you choose Dr. Kim as you're surgeon. It has been nothing but a wonderful experience for me. I have met some amazing people through some of the aftercare benefits they have. And the opportunities KBI has given me as a patient has been a big part of my success. Good luck to you!

I also had my sleeve done with Dr. Kim. I can't say enough good thing about him and his staff. It was the best decision I've ever made. From the moment I walked in their doors I knew I had chosen the right place. Everyone there is so welcoming and informed. Since surgery on 11/4/14 I have lost 107 lbs 5 pant sizes. Im 17 lbs from goal. Kim Bariatric Institute provides so much in the way of after care, like some have already said. I have found the support groups, private facebook page and monthly dinners to be such a valuable part of my journey. I have not had a single negative experience with Dr. Kim or anyone on his staff - they are truly my 2nd family now and I have a love and appreciation for them that I know will continue to grow.

Hey TEXAS. I'm in the Keller area. Looking for patients of all stages for support. I will be sleeved January 21st with Dr. Clayton Frenzel. Anyone here use him?

My surgery is November 4th. Checking in at 7am. 2 days away. My nerves are high but I'm excited at the same time. Any last minute tips or advice????

Got my staples out a few days ago. Feeling great. Ive lost a total of 31 pounds since my pre op diet (11 of those since the surgery). I'm 12 days post op today so I feel great about that loss. My abdominal pain was so much better yesterday. I can take a deep breath sleep on my stomach and stretch now!!!

I'm feeling better today. I'm 8 days post op. Ready to get my staples out!!! I go in Friday for that. I'm drinking Protein shakes and eating strained Soup a couple times a day. I'm getting plenty of Water but I prefer hot herbal tea, it seems to go down easier. Down 26 lbs as of yesterday!!!

My surgeon was Dr, Kim as well. Im 5 days post op!

Hello again everyone. Today I am 5 days post op. I have been super tired the last two days and gas pain creeped up on my yesterday even though I thought it was gone. Wasn't too bad though and drinking warm tea seemed to help. I have been on Clear liquids but today my doctor says I can start his Phase 2 which is Protein shakes, heart healthy strained cream Soups and clear liquids. I'm looking forward to getting some calories in and seeing if that helps me feel less tired. I will say...Yesterday, I got so overwhelmed with feeling like 'OMG this isn't going to work for me. I'm not going to feel full, I'm still going to eat everything in front of me' I think I feel this way because I really haven't had a hard time getting fluids in and so many other people did. I was able to drink a full 60 oz of Water on day 3. And my mind started say well if you can do that on day 3 you'll probably eat a whole pizza on week 3. ughghgh Anyway since I get to start the shakes and soups today, I'm hoping I'll notice that full feeling everyone talks about.

Hey everyone. I am doing really great today. I was released from the hospital the same day as my surgery. I was able to drink, pee and walk around fairly quickly. Some how I got lucky and my gas pain only lasted a day. Until this morning I was having a lot of trouble drinking. I could easily get it down but it felt weird and uncomfortable when it hit my stomach. This morning I'm drinking hot herbal tea and it feels great. I'm really going to try and focus on getting all my fluids in today. Sleeping was a little tough for me the first couple nights because I don't sleep on my back. Last night I was able to sleep on my right side for half the night and that really helped. How is everyone else doing?

Thank you Haley. I will!

I will! I almost can't believe the day is finally here. This decision was 7 years in the making for me.

I would like to loose around 120 lbs. I have no idea what size that would make me so I'm not even sure what my goal is. I'm trying not to focus to much on the amount of weight I will lose or what my dress size will be but more on what more I able to do and increasing my energy. Believe me I want to shop in the regular sizes and look at the scale without disgust but I am excited to start being more active and involved. I understand about paying out of pocket, I am too. I ultimately chose Dr. Kim because I am extremely picky about my doctors and the staff they employ. I felt so welcomed at his office and they have been super easy to work with. We should get together. I know Dr. Kim has support groups that you get to join after surgery. I'm looking forward to that! You and I seem to have close to the same amount to lose and our surgeries are close!