Newbie in Houston...decisions....

[heatherloses 4]

Hi. I have made my decision to move forward. I have a consult with three different doctors here in houston. True Results, Dr. SCARBOROUGH at TLC Surgery, and Dr Mirza. Any thoughts on any of these? I obviously want a fast process but also someone that I am comfortable with. I have bcbs and it sounds like I have good coverage but won't know for sure till I visit with the drs. Open to all advice. Thanks!

Heather 34 yrs old 5'0 205 pounds

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

No specific info on any of those but do your research on all. Ask tons of questions. Make sure you like the surgeon because you have to trust them. Good luck!!

[grace-not-perfection 39]

Hey Heather,

I have my appointment at TLC on Friday with Dr. Yu he was referred to me by a friend!

Good luck and keep us posted!

[HauteSleeveMama 0]

I'm getting sleeved next week by Dr. Yu at TLC. He came highly recommended by a friend. It's been a really quick process (8 weeks from initial appointment to surgery date) but I'm self-pay. I've been really pleased with him and most (not all...) of his staff.

[grace-not-perfection 39]

Dr. Yu was great, I agree I had a little hiccup with scheduling that made me start to worry about the practice, but once I showed up everyone was very professional and pleasant.

My friend highly recommended him as well!

[queenmother227 1]

I am in the beginning stages also. I see Dr Carlos Ferrari here in Houston. I was referred to him from Memorial Herman New start program. I have bcbs and the process has been very easy. I have my psyc evaluation tomorrow and then lab work to do and then I'm done. Once they get all reports back then I go in for pre op appt. I really like the doctor and his staff.

[scamp662 15]

My surgeon is Dr Robert Marvin he is at Park Plaza. He was recommended to me by a co worker and my cardiologist. Hoping for an October 15 surgery date.

[monieanne 20]

My surgeon is Dr. Scarborough. I am revising from the band to the sleeve after 10 years with the lapband. When my band doc gave up his practice to go back to Israel, Dr. Scarborough and Dr. Yu took over the practice. So I've seen Dr. Scarborough a few times before making the decision to revise to the sleeve.

I like Dr. Scarborough because he is VERY thorough. He has a very quiet bedside manner. But he will answer every question you have. I've not met Dr. Yu but I've heard good things about him also. For the most part, I'd give the staff good marks. As with anything this important, you will need to stay on top of things and make sure to followup. I guess I'd give the staff a 7-8 out of 10. The nutritionists are awesome. The person who scheduled my surgery date is awesome.

Good Luck

Edited July 10, 2015 by monieanne

[DaniEcho 17]

Doctor Scarborough was recommended to me by several coworkers and my doctor. I'm having a band to sleeve revision. Was approved by insurance and now waiting to schedule my surgery. Good luck!

[momofsparky 23]

I'm working with Dr scarborough as well and have positive experiences. Until the hurry up and. Wait stage. I have a question for the precert coordinator and she won't call me back!!! My insurance tells me they have sent two letters to the office asking for more info but haven't received a response yet and it's been two weeks since they started the request! It's quite frustrating to me because I did everything I had to do and was expecting that this part would go smoothly because the office does this for a living but I've been disappointed in this part! I'm really hoping that the update from the insurance was incorrect and they had it wrong!! Sitting here very frustrated!

[american121 14]

True Results

Dr. Riley and his staff were great. 5 weekes from initial appointment to surgery