Anyone have Dr. Mark Gibbs for a surgeon?

HI, I am having surgery with Dr. Gibbs in 20 days!!! YEAH!!! Any way I am wondering what he requires at his pre-op testing? I already posted this on the main message board and then found that there is one just for Arkansas. I am so excited:0 thanks for any info. Jennifer 361 and waiting to be a loser

I HAD MARK GIBBS 4 WEEKS AGO HE IS REALLY GOOD. PRE OP TESTING?? HMMM NOPE... JUST USUAL BLOOD WORK THE DAY BEFORE SURGERY. HE DID NOT EVEN GET HPYLORY TEST. NO UPPER GI NO NOTHING.. BUT HE IS GOOD GOOD LUCK!!

Congrats on your surgery! I had Dr. Gibb's as well. I had the same experience as the other person who posted. He does not do a lot of testing, just lab work, unless your history is positive for some stuff he thinks may warrent special attention. Tonia

I had Dr Gibbs (who I think is great by the way as long as you follow the guidelines) in Dec 03 (almost 2 yrs out) for a lap roux-n-y. My pre-op was blood work unless you have other co-morbities. I have lost 145 lbs and have been at goal weight for approx 6 months now. Good Luck-- it's almost here! Tanya

I used Dr. Gibss, he;s the greatest. Couldn't have asked for any better treatment. His staff is wonderful also. I had my surgery RNY lap, 7-23-2004, I'm down 160 lbs. I started at 389 and am now 129, went from a size 26 to an 8-10. Feeling great and only wish I had done this sooner. Dr. Gibbs will take great care of you, Good luck and see you on the losing side. Linda