did i choose the right surgeon?????????

Julie Boyd
on 9/19/07 12:32 pm - highland, IN

did i choose the right surgeon????????? here is what i found out about my surgeon....

Open	425	4	6	1 hour(s) 15 minutes	3
Lap	142	4	2	2 hour(s) 0 minutes	2
LAP-BAND^® (LAP)
Lap (Lap Band)	45	1	1		1
Revisions
Open	25

tell me what you think....

Surgery day- 12/11/2007

"If it aint my problem then it aint a problem"

Linda Kay
on 9/19/07 7:10 pm - Mooresville, IN

RNY on 04/26/05

Hard to tell, how old are they how long have they been practicing? Did you trust him when you went to meet him? How did you hear about him? Was he refered to you by a friend or just picked from the phone book? Linda Kay

Julie Boyd
on 9/20/07 12:16 am - highland, IN

RNY on 12/11/07

Yes I did trust him the first time i met him. he is a very straight and forward guy. just that all the other surgeons i've seen have done alot more surgery's. maybe it's the area i live in and there just isn't alot of ppl that need the surgery.

Surgery day- 12/11/2007

"If it aint my problem then it aint a problem"

Jenny K.
on 9/19/07 10:03 pm - IN

RNY on 10/10/07

My surgeon stats are not updated on this website so maybe your surgeon doesnt have his updated either. Ask him how many he has done open vs lap, etc.

Julie Boyd
on 9/20/07 12:17 am - highland, IN

RNY on 12/11/07

Thanks jenny that could be true too. maybe that's it.

Surgery day- 12/11/2007

"If it aint my problem then it aint a problem"

LaChelle R.
on 9/19/07 10:36 pm - Erie, PA

RNY on 12/27/07

Also, what type of wls are you going to have? The results may be different for each type, but it is what you feel toward him that is the best guide to go by. If you feel in your heart that this dr. is the one for you, then go with him. Don't go into wls with any apprehension or wrong theories based on what is posted on the guide. Like the others said, ask your dr. He is the best one to tell you what to believe.

At Goal! 165 pounds gone forever! Thank you Lord!

You only have one life to live, but if lived right, it's the only one you need!

Julie Boyd
on 9/20/07 12:20 am - highland, IN

RNY on 12/11/07

True. well feel comfortable with him and i like him. it's just reading the stats ya know. and i want lap rny. that's what i want. just wondering what's better open or lap? thanks LaChelle

Surgery day- 12/11/2007

"If it aint my problem then it aint a problem"

Jan M.
on 9/20/07 11:21 am - Waterloo, IN

RNY on 01/17/06

Those stats are probably out of date. I know in the 18 months I've been post op my surgeons stats have not change and I know he's been out there doing his thing. As far what type- open vs laproscopic it depends on previous surgeries and history, the surgeon will make that decision. Band vs rny, that is a decision you can research and discuss with your surgeon. He can tell you, based on your eating habits, strenghts and weekness, which would be the best tool for you. good luck.

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