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.. any suggestions with your story welcome. Thanks!

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Hi, my name is Karen and I used Dr. Adam Smith in Fort Worth,Tx. I was banded on July 13,09. Office staff and doctor are nice, helpful and their teaching and information hand outs really have pertinent information. I had a couple of issues wtih excessive swelling of my stomach and getting fluids down. They always take my calls and help me through.

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dr nic nicolson outta dallas texas. he's affiliated with baylor hospital. awesome doc i was banded july 2 and two weeks later i was down 31 lbs <18 lbs were from the pre diet>

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Dr. Cribbins in Plano was awesome. He is super nice and his staff is great! I kept getting denied in my insurance claims and his staff helped me all the way through! They referred me to a law center where they fight the appeal for you (they work for lapband so it is at no charge to you or the dr!).

They are affiliated with Presby Plano and Baylor Frisco.

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I was banded by Dr. Adam Smith July 22. Great experience so far. Very good with education I think. Also like the support group. So far, no problems pre or postop.

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A big Thanks to all who have already responded it has helped a lot... gosh but I didnt think this decision was going to be so difficult! How did you all decide who to go with?

I am so anxious to begin this journey and feel like I've hit a brick wall trying to make a decision as to which doc to choose!

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I was banded by Dr. Daryl Stewart out of Denton, Texas on 7/29 I used the TLCEdge Surgery Center and they have like 7 different doctors to pick from but he is the one who interested me from the start. He is very nice, very welcoming and wants you to know everything before you do it. Good Luck finding one.

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Okay... baby steps... I'm attending a seminar with Dr. Nick Nicholson in Plano on 8/11/09. Can't wait!!!

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Friends of mine had surgeries done by him.

When choosing a surgeon, especially for this procedure, find someone who provides education and support. Also, you are going to want to find someone who is conveniently located near you...you do not want to have to travel for fills and support group meetings.

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haha, didnt see that you had posted...GL! Ask questions!

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Howdy!

I had my surgery with Dr. Daniel Scott at UTSW in Dallas. LOVED HIM! Actually I loved the entire staff. I never planned anything. They set up appointments, reminders by phone and email. It was great.

Good luck to whomever you decide!

Christina

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