Sleeve Gastrectomy: Stories

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Best Thing I Have Ever Done for Myself - Houston, TX

I had this surgery close to 4 months ago. I was a...

I had this surgery close to 4 months ago. I was a lower BMI with co-morbidities. I am down to 168 pounds and wearing a size 10. I have had zero complications and cannot believe the difference it has made in my life.

I am in a support group of over 100 people and everyone in the group feels the same as I do. I have read where some people have had problems with the surgery, but I have not come across it among the people that I know who have had it done. It has changed my life.

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My Doctor: Dr. Marvin

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A friend of mine used him. He is AMAZING. He spent 30 minutes with me on an appointment before surgery going over everything. Name a doctor who does that!

Comments (4)

JEH1109 11 Nov 2012
Was $5000 your cost without insurance?
bjones55 6 Nov 2012
Where did you go in houston for 5000?
Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 4 Nov 2012

Hi there, welcome and thanks so much for sharing your journey with us. Congratulations on your surgery and weight loss, that's a great achievement!

If you don't mind sharing, what weight were you to begin with?

Please do keep us updated with your progress.

kleeco15 6 May 2013
Can I come to the support group and talk to these 100 people myself before I commit to the surgery? What part of town, address, dates and times? Thanks so much for sharing your story - Kim

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