anyone use Dr. Carter?

I am still trying to decide if I can afford the surgery or not since I have to pay for it myself. Has anyone used Dr. Carter at the specialty surgery center in Hurst? Also, is anyone sorry that they got the band?

Hi Vonnie,

I didn't use Dr. Carter, but I did use Dr. Snow, who also uses the Specialty Surgery Center in Hurst. The staff at the center are awesome! Dr Snow and Carter, along with a couple of other Doctors are part of the AIGB Group. Good luck!

Ray

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Ray :hungry:
8/9/05
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7 cc's in Vanguard Band
Fort Worth, TX

Vonnie....I used Dr. Jayaseelan in Dallas but I had my surgery at the Surgery Center of Richardson. I think Dr. Jay is wonderful and everyone at the Surgery Center are really great. Most that work there have had the LAP-BAND^® surgery so it's so nice that they know exactly what we're going through. That made me very comfortable. As for being sorry that I got the band.....a great big ole heck NO I'm not sorry! The only thing that I'm sorry about is that I didn't know about the band sooner! I've been overweight for the past 25 years and the last couple of years it had gotten so out of control that I was killing myself and I know that....actually killing myself with food, pure and simple. Now with my band, I have my life back in check and I'm on my way to being a healthier and much happier person. When people ask me if I'd do it over again, I answer them that I'd do it on a daily basis if I had to. I know that the band works differently on everyone. Heck it works differently on me nearly every day but the key word is...it works! Check around and see what your options are with financing possibly. I know that prices sure vary from doctor to doctor and facility to facility so do your homework. If you have any questions or concerns, I'm only an email away!

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Becky
Banded by Dr. Jayaseelan in Dallas on April 29, 2005
Now I'll finally admit this....starting weight 469, today (11/13/08) a very proud 159! I have officially broken the 300+ pound weight loss!

I used Dr. Wade Barker in Mesquite, even though I live in Ft. Worth. He is both highly skilled, professional and caring. I would recommend him to anyone and will use him again in the future if I need any surgery.

Good luck to you,

Deby

I will be using Dr. Carter today at 10:30 for my surgery. I am getting ready to go to Hurst in the next 40 minutes from now.

vonnie,
RE: "I am still trying to decide if I can afford the surgery..."

Yes, I have, and Dr. Carter is not only great , but has an excellent bedside manner and he and his staff will make you feel very comfortable ! HE IS A GREAT SURGEN!

Now: First and formost, you can't NOT AFFORD the surgery. Not only will it save your life, but your will MORE than make back whatever it costs in reduced meds, healthcare costs, insurance premiums, comfort and a thousand other things.

Also, I believe I have a card that you can use to get $500 off the cost (other that have had the surgery may also have them). I gave one to another friend that jut had it done and that is what she saved...she also paid for it all herself. Let me know if you are interested. I think you have to tell them you are being referred by someone and have the card.

I, being VERY LUCKY, having GREAT insurance...it only cost me $20! Total! Remember cost wise that you have to go back for scheduled “fills” and that can be an additional expense. For me, it’s $20 each visit but I don’t know what it would be for you.

Now , if you don’t want to lose weight, lose it easily, not feel deprived of your “special foods”, don’t won’t to reduce your grocery & eating out budget by 3/4ths,, don’t want to look years younger and live longer, then whatever the cost, it’s not worth it (Tongue in cheek).


I had it done 5 months ago by Dr. Carter. I wanted to lose very slowly…I started at 345 and now weight 290, so I would give it a "TWO THUMBS UP"!
Hope this helps...feel free to contact me.
Drew