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Any recommendations for VSG physicians in San Antonio or Austin?
AggieSleever posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum and new to the world of gastric sleeve... I'm looking for suggestions for a provider in San Antonio or Austin. Any GREAT experiences? Any HORRIBLE experiences? Any and all information would be helpful! Thanks...- 12 replies
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Post-Surgery Abdominal Surgery Recommendations (Austin, TX)
cookiemobster posted a topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Hello All, I had weight loss surgery 3 years ago and lost about 140lbs. I am at a stable goal weight and tried by best to lose weight in a way not to have too much excess skin left, but of course there is some. My main problem area is my stomach. I work out now so able to handle most of the other places fairly well, but there's no way to get my abs to "bulk up" enough to make a dent in the excess skin. I don't need anything fancy, I just want to feel comfortable with my shirt off at the beach or pool with my kids. Does anyone have any recommendations of which type of surgery I should be looking into and does anyone happen to know of any good places in the Austin, TX area that could perform such a surgery. I’ve tried research online but get overwhelmed with all the options, adds, clinics, etc. I’ve include a picture so you can get an idea of what I am working with. Thank you in advance! -
New & Scheduled For Surgery Feb 24Th!!
Quinnmc79 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi! I'm Marissa, from Austin, TX, and I'm scheduled for surgery on Feb 24th. I've been overweight for more of my life than I have not - and I am a perpetual dieter. I have tried EVERYTHING. I've had some skinny days in my life, but could never hold on to them long... thus, I have boxes and boxes of skinny clothes (size 6!) stacked in my garage, that I am just DYING to get back into. Sadly, I didn't get to wear those for long, and I should have known better than buying a bunch of designer clothes in size 6, since odds are, that I wasn't gonna be thin enough to really even enjoy them. But of course, I said what I'm, sure every perpetual dieter says.... I'm never gonna let myself get heavy again... I'm throwing out or giving away all of my fat clothes... riiiiiight. Then I was just stuck with a bunch of beautiful tiny clothes that now, if I tried, I wouldn't even be able to cram a thigh into.... But I digress. My story. I am 32 years old, and tired of being overweight. Yes, I love to eat. That is the root of the problem. Dieting helps - sometimes. Not much, and it is a constant battle against the hunger. And obesity runs in my family. I have 2 aunts that have gotten RNY bypass, and an uncle and a cousin that have gotten Lap Band. My mom and brother are also overweight. And I am now at the heaviest I have been in my life -- if I was a drug addict, you could say I'm now hitting rock bottom. So I'm doing something about it. WITH MY MOM. Yep, we decided to take charge of our weight and our health, and we are getting the surgery done together - back to back. Its going to be quite the adventure, but at least I have a close support buddy to share it with every step of the way. At least family dinners and holidays will be a bit easier, since we'll have each other to lean on! And the countdown begins... here I come FEB 24th! This skinny girl wants OUT!!! -
Looking for recs for dietitians and therapists who specialize in bariatric patients in Austin, TX. Anyone like theirs?
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Hi everyone! Just starting out and needed advice on best surgeons in Austin for the Gastric Sleeve procedure. Thank you!
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In Austin: How to choose a surgeon. Recommendations?
veroa posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi, I'm in early stages of considering gastric sleeve surgery. I'm in Austin, TX. I don't even know how to look for a surgeon, and I'm terrified (never had surgery before. And probably not helpful that I've seen way too many episodes of Botched). How do you vet? Or, did you have the surgery and love your surgeon and results --recommend! I'm also curious... have you had insurance pay for it? Grateful for any guidance! -
New Film/Documentary - "All of Me" - About WLS
GreenEyedFireCracker posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi All - Wanted to let you know you know about a new film coming out all about Weight Loss Surgery. I hear its very good and worth seeing! It's currently touring Film Festivals. I haven't seen it yet but it stars one of the ladies in my support group. Check out the facebook page or the movie's website for premiere openings. It will be on PBS in February and some independent film channels as well. The 'Girls' have been friends for years, bonding over hopes, dreams, food, and the shared experience of being obese. But, now, as some pursue weight-loss surgery, their center has shifted and upset everything they knew about happiness, friendship, and love. - Trailer http://www.allofmemovie.com/ https://www.facebook.com/allofmemovie
