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My goodness....God bless you Shanda and congrats!

Hey Angela, it's me. I got your email, thanks it was the kind of information I'm looking for. I did look up Dr. Alanis, he accepts BCBS but w/my insurance the procedure has to be done at a "bariatric center of excellence" and there are only 3 in the area (Hou NW, Methodist and Memorial Hermann. I called his office to find out for sure but per the BCBS site, he doesn't operate in any those 3 but the person that answered the phone said he will operate out of Memorial SW, but the wife will call me back. Thanks again!!

Hello Renebeau,

I live in spring and am just beginning this process. I'm still a little on the fence between the sleeve and the band but it's tipping over towards that sleeve. I wish you nothing but the best in your procedures and results and would love to keep in contact with you. I've had 2 consults w/Dr. Wilkenson and Dr. Spiegel. I may go to Dr Alanis. Again, keep in touch.

Celeste

Thanks for responding. The doctor said I could not be chewing long enough, eating too fast, etc. Believe me I have been very careful to take my time. I sometimes take as long as an hour and longer, but it just comes back up. These past few weeks have really gotten bad. I cant even sit with my family and enjoy a meal without running to the bathroom to throw it up. My kids and husband are frustrated with it also.

I'm considering using Dr. Spiegle, so please tell me how are you doing now?

:willy_nilly: Hi to all. I'm at the very very beginning of my journey and need to know all I can - the good, the bad, the success and the oops!