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I'm in Grand Prairie. I had my surgery just over a year ago with Dr. M. Castro. I have had a great time and am thankful each day for taking this step. Hope all are having a great journey too.

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I figured out to post on here, but thats about it! To all of you whom have commented- thank you! I am not ignoring you, just havnt been on since that post and trying to find my way around here!

I am having surgery in Longview, TX. This Wed! Very glad! Dr. Jason Suits is my Doctor and I am so Thank that I switched from Tyler bariatric center- Babineau. so many people told me that was THE place in Northeast Tx t o have surgery (Tyler), I couldn't disagree more!!!!!!!!! It was a year plus nightmare for me.

I totally recommend a one stop and shop awesome attentive center Diagnostic Clinic of Longview!

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I'm from the west side of Houston. I just joined this forum, and am still trying to find my way around.

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How are you doing?

I'm doing pretty well. Down 24 lbs and going back to work tomorrow. Still a little tired (weak) but I think I'll be ok. :)

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I'm doing pretty well. Down 24 lbs and going back to work tomorrow. Still a little tired (weak) but I think I'll be ok. :)

Thats good I can't wait to be where you are at Jan 8th needs to come on.

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Sorry I haven't been able to post lately but I read all post and everyone seems to be doing great... Surgery 9/19...down 53 lbs...started at size 20-22 down to a 12-13! ;)

I am loving my new look and life.

I would love to find a work out partner in the Fort Worth area if anyone is interested. I joined Planet Fitness in north side Fort Worth ($10 a month) and think I would have better motivation if I had a friend with the same goals as me to work out with. Call me if interested 817-223-6241.

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Anyone from the west side of Houston?

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Hi my name is amber i am from houston texas. I have been overweight my whole life almost right now i am at 247 :( ive been considering this procedure for a while now. Since i am on my own i have to pay b by myself i have UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE does anybody have advice or experiance with this company? Any info? Or anybody in Houston where is a good place to go with best deals and great surgery

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Humble here' date=' north of Houston. Going to Dr. Alvarez tomorrow for my surgery on Saturday the 7th!![/quote']

Hi my name is amber i am from houston texas. I have been overweight my whole life almost right now i am at 247 :( ive been considering this procedure for a while now. Since i am on my own i have to pay b by myself i have UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE does anybody have advice or experiance with this company? Any info? Or anybody in Houston where is a good place to go with best deals and great surgery

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We should have a meet and greet.

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Hi my name is amber i am from houston texas. I have been overweight my whole life almost right now i am at 247 :( ive been considering this procedure for a while now. Since i am on my own i have to pay b by myself i have UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE does anybody have advice or experiance with this company? Any info? Or anybody in Houston where is a good place to go with best deals and great surgery

Amber, I have United Healthcare. I had to go through 3 months of meeting their criteria but they paid for 80%. I went to Dr. Collier in Conroe. He is AWESOME! And they will walk you through the insurance nightmare.

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Hello from Corpus Christi, Texas!! As far as the password issue, I am the moderator of a group and no one can figure out how to set or find a password that seems to be required when using the app version of VST...I pm'd an administrator to see if they could offer any assitance...if I find anything out, I will pass it on!!! ;) would love to hear from any sleevers in the South Texas area!!!

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Amber' date=' I have United Healthcare. I had to go through 3 months of meeting their criteria but they paid for 80%. I went to Dr. Collier in Conroe. He is AWESOME! And they will walk you through the insurance nightmare.[/quote']

Hey thank you! Well what exactly do u mean by meeting their criteria? :)

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I live in Katy. I had my surgery at Memorial City by Dr Leiva whom I love!

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