Texas Forum?

[stefaniwg 172]

It's been excellent. I had some complications and was very well cared for. Dr. Hollis went as far as giving me his personal cell phone to keep in contact after hours. He is a very caring physician with great bedside manner. His pa Beth is nice but doesn't think outside the box well. She is however very responsive and enthusiastic.

I too am from Houston area. Dr Hollis did my lapband back in 2010. I have had several complications and he said I needed to be revised to the sleeve. My insurance will cover but Beth said since my BMI less than 40 now she won't send to my insurance so off to Mexico I go! I will be sleeved on May 31st.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

I too am from Houston area. Dr Hollis did my lapband back in 2010. I have had several complications and he said I needed to be revised to the sleeve. My insurance will cover but Beth said since my BMI less than 40 now she won't send to my insurance so off to Mexico I go! I will be sleeved on May 31st.

For insurance purposes, your BMI pre band is typically what decisions are based on.

[stefaniwg 172]

For insurance purposes' date=' your BMI pre band is typically what decisions are based on.[/quote']

Correct. But I was told to come back when I 30# heavier or self pay at full price.

[ToniRenae 17]

I am in Tyler area--April 22nd with Dr. Babineau. Gettng really excited but the anxiety is really starting to creep in. Any advice?

[ldietrich 13]

Look to the positives after surgery to help relieve the anxiety. Once your at the hospital they can give you something to relax you.

[wendybyrd83 3]

Hello from West Texas (Abilene)!!

I'm from Abilene too!! Just got sleeved on 3/26/13

[journeyRN 22]

Im from south texas, Mcallen tx! my surgery is now on May 20th and Im super nervous, but I know I will not regret this. Just praying for a healthy, no complication post op life! I still have a lot of questions on my diets post op. I meet with my surgeon again on May 3rd. I am also very nervous about the 2 week pre op clear liquid diet...how did everyone get through this?

[wendybyrd83 3]

I am in Tyler area--April 22nd with Dr. Babineau. Gettng really excited but the anxiety is really starting to creep in. Any advice?

Keel in mind your goals, and why you are doing this. Educate yourself as much as possible. Once you are in the hospital, they give u a nice little cocktail to make you feel drunk, and then it's hazy after that. The pain isn't too bad.. Walk, walk, walk is what I suggest. Whenever I had pain, I walked. And it helped soooo much!! It was the first surgery I ever had in my life, and I would do it again in a heartbeat.. I had an amazing experience. Pray, read, talk about it.. Do whatever makes you have a peaceful heart and mind. I'll be praying for you friend

[wendybyrd83 3]

Im from south texas' date=' Mcallen tx! my surgery is now on May 20th and Im super nervous, but I know I will not regret this. Just praying for a healthy, no complication post op life! I still have a lot of questions on my diets post op. I meet with my surgeon again on May 3rd. I am also very nervous about the 2 week pre op clear liquid diet...how did everyone get through this?[/quote']

I didn't have that. I had 6 days of liquids (didn't have to be clear) and the day before surgery (day 7) they had to be clear. Then I was on Clear Liquids for a week post op.

[prnces228 18]

I recently moved to TX from Fl, where my surgery was done. I'm near SA/Austin. I would love to have a TX meet n greet!!! I wouldn't mind helping out if we wanna plan one!?!? I don't have any friends here and maybe I could meet some through this community!?!?

[Susie1226 138]

I recently moved to TX from Fl' date=' where my surgery was done. I'm near SA/Austin. I would love to have a TX meet n greet!!! I wouldn't mind helping out if we wanna plan one!?!? I don't have any friends here and maybe I could meet some through this community!?!?[/quote']

I'm in SA!!

[Kalimomof3 613]

I recently moved to TX from Fl' date=' where my surgery was done. I'm near SA/Austin. I would love to have a TX meet n greet!!! I wouldn't mind helping out if we wanna plan one!?!? I don't have any friends here and maybe I could meet some through this community!?!?[/quote']

I am in SA too I live in the North Central area:)

[sastexan4u@yahoo.com 43]

I would love to do a met and greet but I live in east tx Tyler I use to live in Austin area for many years great people they are very nice and a lot's to do in that area..Welcome to Texas..

[bandicootc 91]

So quiet in Texas. How is everyone?

[BrianSATX 116]

So quiet in Texas. How is everyone?

I wondered that too. We need more activity! How're you? I'm doing great, three weeks post op so far and over 50 down since starting pre op diet.