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Dr. Ken Hollis in Houston, TX



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Hi lovely. Welcome to LBT!! And boy did you choose well!!! I had my surgery done by Dr. Hollis - and he is awesome!!! I live in Albuquerque New Mexico and no one here does lapband surgery. Somehow my path lead me to Houston, to True Results, and to Dr. Hollis. The surgery center is beautiful and state-of-the-art. Every one of my fills has been done fluoroscopically and without even a minor problem. Their surgeons are renowned specialists in bariatric health care. Dr. Hollis has very impressive credentials, he's very nice, and very compassionate. The staff at True Results has also been wonderful!! From the minute I met Dr. Hollis, I knew I had made a great decision. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send me a message. Good luck to you!!!! Becky

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When are you having your surgery? Ken Hollis is my surgeon as well. I haven't met him yet - I'm on number 5 out of 6 weight loss visits so far for my insurance. Do you live in the houston area? I live in Sugar land. I'm just trying to find inspiration on these sites that I'm making the right decision.

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I'm hoping to have my procedure in August. I have six WLV as well. I'm working on number three right now.

I live in the Houston area on the North side of town. Are you going through True Results?

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Yes, I'm going through True Results. I have my 5th visit on Friday so I'm on my way. I figure May because I'll have to actually meet the surgeon and wait for insurance final approval. I think that's the only part of this process that I don't really like - I went to another dr's seminar but he's only doing surgery in Dallas now so they switched me to dr hollis. On a positive note, I've read good things about him so far though.

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The only nice thing I can say is that the True Results staff are great. You will see Dr Hollis about 5 minutes before the surgery for a preop visit. He will say Hi at the hospital and you most likely will never see him again. So that is why it is great to have the other staff to fall back on. Make sure to get quotes for not just the lapband but also for Hiatal Hernia repair which is done with a lot of surgeries from what I hear and experienced. You will have to pay the extra money immediately if you have this done or you will not be able to get fills done. I love the staff at the Greenpark facility. They are great.

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I have read great things about Dr. Hollis and his staff; however, I have not found that to be true. I am constantly calling them about appointments. I've gone to their offices twice only to have to reschedule becuase the equipment is down. I was rescheduled for 3/6 only to get a call that something else had gone wrong with their equipment -- which their first call to me that something was wrong.... I'm giving up ---- gonna switch facilities. Just to much uncertainty.... Good luck everyone!

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Hi Mutti471975,

I'm very sorry to here that your experience with True Results and Dr. Hollis wasn't to your expectations. I wish you much luck with your new facility. My experience was a Good One.

I Had my surgery done by Dr. Hollis 3 days ago on March 30th. And I am using True Results as well. I have nothing but Great things to say about everyone I have come in contact with at True Results! What a Wonderful group of individuals! Of coarse the ground was set when the first person I had contact with was Cindy Canino! I cannot say enough kind words about her!!! Her knowledge, experience and enthusiasm is such a great comfort during what can be a scary and stressful time! I'm so Happy that I chose True Results and Dr. Ken Hollis! :wink:

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I am so glad you have had good results with Dr Hollis and TrueResults ---- I wish it had been the same for me.... I would already be banded. Good luck and Best Wishes!:wink:

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I am so glad you have had good results with Dr Hollis and TrueResults ---- I wish it had been the same for me.... I would already be banded. Good luck and Best Wishes!:smile2:

Dr Hollis did a hernia repair for my hubby about 11yrs ago...long before the WLS boom at that time he was just a general surgeon. I know my sweetie didn't have any problems and Dr Hollis is an excellent surgeon.

All that being said, if you aren't happy with the care that you have recieved up until now and aren't yet banded I would seriously consider looking for another facility. This is a long process and you need to have a support sysem that YOU feel confident in....Please hear me loud and clear...I AM NOT SAYING ANYTHING NEGATIVE ABOUT DR HOLLIS OR THE TRUERESULTS FACILITY OR STAFF....only saying if your not happy look elsewhere.....

I had my band with Dr Robert Marvin. I LOVE him and his staff. If you are considering another facility I would highly recommend him.

Good luck to you, I hope you are able to find the support that YOU need.

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I had my surgery a year ago but Dr Hollis!! He was great even though I only met him the day of surgery and my first visit afterwards. You can request to see him for your fills but your appts will be harder to make.

I also had to go through the six month of counseling. I can say now that I truely do appreciate having to go through that as it has tremendoulsy helped me out for the aftermath of the surgery. Didnt like the idea of having to wait but if you are seeing Kristen at True Results listen to her she knows her stuff! All of the personal there have been GREAT!!Good Luck!

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Thank you hotajack for the reply...I've just completed my last WLV today and can't wait to hear that I've been approved. Hopefully I should hear something by the end of next week.

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Good luck to you lovely!!! Hope your surgery goes as smoothly as mine did. Take care! Becky

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