Thinking of getting banded with TLC Edge (Dallas,Tx) any info is greatly appreciated.

[JuneAct2 0]

I went through TLC Edge as well. I went in on 10/21/08 on the "fast track" as mentioned before. My surgery was on 11/06/08. I liked the fact that they took care of all the details and appointment scheduling since I don't live in Dallas and would be driving 2 1/2 hours to get there.

They set me up with Dr. Gonzalez, and I just loved him. However, the wait in his office was extremely long.

I had my surgery at Prestonwood Surgery Center (in the same building with TLC). All the people at the surgery center were extremely nice and helpful. And, they took great care of my daughter who freaks out anytime I have surgery.

TLCEdge doesn't require you to buy the Opti-fast. I wanted something I could buy locally, but I later wished I'd gotten some of the Soup. In the packet there is a list of alternatives. I tried a few of them and really like the Atkins Advantage RTD shakes. I had up to 6 shakes a day for my pre-op and felt pretty good after about day 3!!

I go to TLCE for my fills as well. They use ultrasound to pinpoint the port and mark it before they start. They numb the area before they do a fill. And, they have me drink BEFORE they take the needle out to make sure I'm not overfilled. I have never had to wait more than 4-5 minutes for my appt. I'm in and out in around 15 minutes.

I would recommend them to any of my friends and family. :biggrin:

[tennisgal 0]

hey V-Dallas, Ive had a hard week. I went in for my 4th fill last Tues .5cc for a total of 7.1cc in my 10cc band. I was SOOOOOO tight, it was miserable, vomiting every day. Then finally yesterday some relief. I feel so much better, no more vomiting. I am still very restricted, but can eat now, thank god! Its been 3.5 months & I've lost 34 pounds. Sometimes it just seems like it is so slow, that i dont think i'm losing, till i look at the big picture. How are you?

Hey, Shaun! I think we were banded the same day by Dr. Castro and we were at almost the same weight. You are beating me by about 7 pounds!! However, I only have 4.0 cc in my band right now. I get a fill next week but my local doc fills much slower than Dr. Castro would. So probably only .5 more. I sure hope it makes a difference. I really haven't lost anything for several weeks. Very depressing...just thought it was neat that we were both banded the same day and about the same weight.

[V-Dallas 0]

Hey Shaun,

I'm doing good. I am about 13 weeks out and down 41 lbs. I t is coming off slowly about what Castro said 2 to 3 lbs a week. Sometimes it seems so slow and other time I get on the scale and suprise myself. This fill last week was alot better tight for 4 days and I am back to solids now and eating very little. I have 5.1 cc in a 10cc band. Are you going to any support group meetings of Dr. Castro? I am going to the one at his office monthly and they help me out alot. Hope to see you there.

Keep in touch. I would love to know your progress.

Veronica

[mebrowndfw 0]

Just wanted to point out that TLCEdge is a full-service surgery center. The benefit of going through them, aside from scheduling, is that you can go to your surgeon or any of the TLCEdge offices for a fill.

The wait at the surgeons office can be upwards of 45 minutes, whereas there is rarely a wait at TLC.

I had my band done before TLCEdge opened by Dr. Jayaseelan.

Bottom line is, when making a decision about where you are having your surgery, go with what makes you comfortable. With what I know of TLCEdge now, though, I'd have gone there if they'd been around.

[Shaun 0]

Hi V-Dallas! You are such a BIG LOSER! You go girl!! I am doing great. Ive had four fills now for a total of 7.1 in my 10cc band. ive lost 40 pounds in the 4 months since my surgery. ive noticed i lose all the weight within the first 2 weeks after a fill, then no loss for the next 2 till the next fill. Right now i am not able to make the support groups due to work schedule conflicts, but i am working on that, and hope to be able to make it there soon. Keep me posted on your progress.

Shaun