Question:
I NEED A DOC IN GALVESTON OR HOUSTON TEXAS::PLEASE HELP!!!

MY MOM DIED IN JAN. DUE TO HER WEIGHT. {550} SHE WAS ONLY 42 I AM 22 WITH S 5YR. OLD SON AND NOW A 8 YR. OLD SISTER TO RAISE ALSO BY MY-SELF. I NEED A DOCTOR TO TRY. PLEASE HELP. [email protected]    — SHERI D. (posted on August 10, 2001)

August 10, 2001
I have chosen Dr. V. Wongsa to do my surgery, He is in the Champion Forrest area. However, he only does LAP, I have talked w/ several of his patients and they have said nothing but good stuff about him. He is a LAP surgeon and does other types of surgery ( non WL)using the LAP. I did a lot of research. Also I hear NewWeigh is very good, but they have a long waiting list. I did not want to wait. Good Luck!!!
   — Cindee A.

August 10, 2001
Hi! I had WLS almost 5 months ago. I am in the Austin area but drove to Houston for Dr. Wongsa. He is great!!! He does the Lap RNY. My scars are tiny and I have lost 85 lbs. so far. He also doesn't go for that liquid diet crap. He is purely for the protein and has you on solid foods before you leave the hospital. I went in on a monday morn and was supposed to leave Wednesday, but I felt so good he let me leave Tuesday nite upon my request. He's a wonderful man who loves his patients!
   — stephanie G.

August 10, 2001
I had an open VBG with Dr. Ira Kasper here in Houston on 03-27-01, and have lost 72lbs. to date. I think he is a wonderful surgeon, and he leaves a nice little 4 inch scar with no staples to boot. We are having a support group meeting on Tuesday August 21st at his office (it is for post-ops and pre-ops. If you would be interested in coming and also meeting him, email me at [email protected].
   — Kristi J.

August 12, 2001
I also used Dr. Voravit Wongsa. I am four weeks post op and i have lost 42 pounds. He did Lap RNY, I was in the hospital for two days and I went back to all normal routine things one week later. Best wishes for you. I am sorry for the loss of your mother, But I am glad you are using this as a way to change yourself for your kids. I am proud of you!!! Hugs to you and your children.
   — Kathy H.

August 16, 2001
Dr. Frank Moody with Hermann is still accepting patients and is a wonderful man. I have not yet had surgery but that is only because of my school schedule. He is very willing to work with ppl.
   — Ruth S.

August 16, 2001
I went through Neweigh in Houston. It sounds to me like you could use a little support. Neweigh has great support group meetings every week. They handle all the insurance crap for you. Pretty much, you just show up to the office and they take care of it from there. My surgery was performed by Dr. Carlos Ferrarri. There is another doctor in that practice as well. In case you would like to call them, the number is 713 795 0200. Whoever you end up with, I really recommend choosing a doctor or group with good support and counseling.
   — ctyst

January 31, 2002
My name is Jeff and I had my operation done a year and a half ago. I started at 436 and have lost 185 pounds since. It was worth it and I am so happy. I had mine done at North West Herman Memorial in Houston. The doctors name was Shrungram. I hope this helps you it did for me
   — blank first name B.