Dallas, Texas Sleevers! !

[one_more_time 145]

Hello everyone...

I will be having my gastric sleeve done by Dr. John Alexander at Forest Park Medical Center. So far his office staff has been absolutely AMAZING! I went in on 1-23-14 for my consult... sweet guy... very funny to see him in scrubs and cowboy boots though.... did my endoscopy on 1-27-14 and got my approval/surgery date on 1-28-14. I am due to have my sleeve done on 2-10-14. I have a million things running through my mind right now.. first of all.. this is a revision from a Gastric Bypass from 2005...so I wasn't expecting the insurance company to approve it... I lost close to about 80 lbs and have gained all but about 15-20 pounds back. At any rate... the first procedure wasn't performed correctly have had some issues/complications so Dr. Alexander suggested the sleeve. I also like the fact that the portion of the stomach that produces ghrelin will be removed. Haven't gotten excited yet... still can't believe that I got approved.. :-)

[carlachap48 5]

Good for you! I too had the sleeve done on May 19, 2011 at Forest Park Medical. My doctor was Dr. James Davidson. It's a great facility. As far as my experience with the sleeve....it's been wonderful! No complications at all. I lost 96 lbs and has maintained it thus far.

[one_more_time 145]

Good for you! I too had the sleeve done on May 19, 2011 at Forest Park Medical. My doctor was Dr. James Davidson. It's a great facility. As far as my experience with the sleeve....it's been wonderful! No complications at all. I lost 96 lbs and has maintained it thus far.

Thanks carlachap48 for posting... yes the facility looks awesome and the entire staff there has been very professional... Slowly, but surely I am beginning to get a bit excited/nervous one more week to go. 96 lb lost... how awesome... 96 pounds will be put me just about at goal.. hope I have the same success!

[melodyrene77 7]

Hi y'all!! Im from Winnsboro...about 2 hours east of Dallas. I am patiently (not) waiting for insurance approval. Dr Kim is my surgeon and my surgery will be at Texas General! I am a ball of nerves! Has anyone had their surgery at Texas General?

[tami j 277]

Hi y'all!! Im from Winnsboro...about 2 hours east of Dallas. I am patiently (not) waiting for insurance approval. Dr Kim is my surgeon and my surgery will be at Texas General! I am a ball of nerves! Has anyone had their surgery at Texas General?

Welcome! I had mine there on 12/16, the staff is very friendly and I was able to rest when needed. The rooms are large too.

When is your surgery scheduled for?

[melodyrene77 7]

I'm waiting on insurance approval right now!!! I'm on pins and needles!!!

[smithpy 117]

Jodibvsg....wow that's amazing I'm super proud of you! I'm looking for a workout partner if any one of you ladies are interested and I'm also starting a Dallas, Texas sleeved chapter....Dr.David Kim performed my surgery and I am pleased with his work!

Did you ever start your chapter? I was also sleeve Oct. 23, 2012 at Forest Park and would love some local support.

[smithpy 117]

Good for you! I too had the sleeve done on May 19, 2011 at Forest Park Medical. My doctor was Dr. James Davidson. It's a great facility. As far as my experience with the sleeve....it's been wonderful! No complications at all. I lost 96 lbs and has maintained it thus far.

I have Davidson also. Lost 104 pounds but gained back 12.5 so I'm focused on eating right and exercising again.

[SisterJason 2]

Hello! Dallas here. Sleeved February 17, 2014.

[ms.lisa 2]

Hello! Dallas here. Sleeved February 17, 2014.

[msfitn2014 248]

Hello I am from Dallas!! Hoping to be sleeved at Forest Park revision from lapband, waiting on ins approval 1week has passed!

[Texasmeg 568]

Hello I am from Dallas!! Hoping to be sleeved at Forest Park revision from lapband, waiting on ins approval 1week has passed!

Hi and welcome. Good luck on your approval and surgery!

[kj44 215]

Welcome! You will find this forum invaluable , it's been my best access to support since my surgery. My dr was from Forrest park also! Dr Jay. Very good all around experience for me. I wish u all the best!

[msfitn2014 248]

Thanks i have my approval and surgery will be first week of April

[Flutterfly19 15]

Im in the Plano/Frisco area and would love to meet up with any sleeve mentors in the Dallas area. I am considering surgery and would love to sit down and talk about your experiences. Is anyone up for that?