ristephens01 7 Posted October 7, 2013 Has anyone else used dr. Ponce de leon? I don't see a lot of information about him on this forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angelia75 1 Posted October 7, 2013 I've been looking into using him also. Not a lot of info on him(?). I do have a friend of a friend that used him with no complications, great experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ristephens01 7 Posted October 7, 2013 Yes, I also have a friend at work that did and she is doing we ll. I did some youtube research and also on the WLS fb page and a lot of praises, so I hope I made a good choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angelia75 1 Posted October 7, 2013 I am also connected to wls4abetterlife through Facebook. Watched a few you-tubes also. I'm trying to make my final decision today, I'm so overwhelmed in making the right decision! So many doctors/companies with so much information! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ristephens01 7 Posted October 7, 2013 I agree. I'm scheduled for Oct 17th a little over a week. So excited, yet nervous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angelia75 1 Posted October 7, 2013 Good luck! I'm hoping to be there that week too. I'm last minute booking but trying to work around my husbands schedule so he can go with me. Praying I can make the right decision! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ristephens01 7 Posted October 7, 2013 You, too. Keep in touch if you decide on Dr. Ponce and are scheduled around the 17th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ristephens01 7 Posted October 7, 2013 And thank you, very much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bkind2u 48 Posted October 7, 2013 I had surgery on 9/11 with dr. Ponce de leon. He is the most experienced of doctors who do the sleeve in TJ, and is called a super doctor! He was a little more expensive but I felt his experience was worth it. He does not speak English, but he works with a family practice physician who is fluent in English and actually had the surgery herself! I had a hiatal hernia that was discovered during the surgery and that was repaired also. I have had no complications post op and can highly recommend him to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ristephens01 7 Posted October 7, 2013 Thank you, very much for your reassurance. I feel like I've made the right decision, but still nervous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.AntiBand 2,984 Posted October 7, 2013 If you search Dr ponce de leon you will find a lot of helpful info. He was my dr and and I have nothing, but excellent things to report. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ristephens01 7 Posted October 7, 2013 Thank you, and yes, all the research I've done so far has been mostly all great things. I just didn't see him mentioned on this forum as much as the other docs. Trish has been absolutely wonderful as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.AntiBand 2,984 Posted October 7, 2013 Yep.. Trish is awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angelia75 1 Posted October 7, 2013 Ms.Antiband...I'm assuming by your name you had the band??? Did Dr. Ponce do your revision? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julielle 199 Posted October 9, 2013 I had surgery with Dr Ponce last year on November 8th, so I guess today is my 11 month anniversary. BEST DECISION EVER! Everything went well, and I'm down 130 pounds since surgery, 20 pounds to go to goal. From 303 pounds to 172 pounds, from a size 24-26 to a size 12. I'm ecstatic! I just make sure to get all my Protein in and I've been seeing a personal trainer for 6 months, I'm in the best shape of my life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites