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I'm in the Corpus Christi area? Anyone else from the Greater Coastal Bend or South Texas Area??

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Anybody in the Houston area go to the support group meetings that hey have Memorial Hermann? I'm curious to go to one but I'd like to know what to expect if I show up.

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I'm from Euless. Going to be sleeved on Thursday.

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I live in a farming community in Hamilton county. I am a patient of Dr. Kim and will be sleeved on this Thursday. To my knowledge I am the first for Hamilton county. I know I am the first for my PCP and he is following it closely.

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Best of luck girls!! <3

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I am in El Paso and am getting sleeved Oct 15th!

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Burleson here... 10 days post op....Dr. Smith with Fort Worth Lap Band at Baylor Trophy Club... Loved that hospital...

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I am in Spring, TX. I am having a tough time deciding on Dr. Balette or Dr. Collier. Any advice? Also, if I self pay do I still have to go through all the orientations and hoops or can I just show up and have surgery like they do in Mexico?

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I am in El Paso and am getting sleeved Oct 15th!

aaaah!!! Your sleeve date is getting closer! I'm just excited for you! Best of luck! Keep us posted on how it goes.

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I am in Spring, TX. I am having a tough time deciding on Dr. Balette or Dr. Collier. Any advice? Also, if I self pay do I still have to go through all the orientations and hoops or can I just show up and have surgery like they do in Mexico?

I was sleeved by Dr. Collier on July 30th. I was a self pay as well. You meet with him, but don't have to do the insurance hoops. I was glad of that, but I researched this surgery VERY well (3+ years) before doing it, so I was fully ready for all the "downsides" that comes with this surgery - the depression, weight loss stalls, funny feelings in your stomach afterwards, etc.

I was/am very happy with Dr. Collier. Very personable. Spent an hour with me one on one explaining the surgery, his procedures, about his team, etc. Everything worked out very well for me. I am 45 pounds down since surgery.

Highly recommend Dr. Collier!

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Nerves are kicking in :/

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I have decided to fly down to Puerto Vallarta and get sleeved on November 17th! I am excited!

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Hi, I am in Little Elm..West Frisco,TX..I am waiting for approval. .surgeon will be Dr. David Kim. Would like to have a buddy to check in from time to time

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McKinney, TX. ;)

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I'm in North Fort Worth..

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