Baritric Surgeon Needed . Moved to MD from VA .

Felicia's points should be considered, particularly since Natalie is *not* looking for a surgeon to perform her WLS, but to use for purposes of long-term follow-up and to address an immediate and serious issue: an ulcer. It's important for an issue such as this to utilize an experienced bariatric surgeon. There are many good surgeons in the Washington-Baltimore area. If you're in the Rockville area, and want to stay close to home, Dr. Greene warrants strong consideration. This certainly isn't a flame, and I hope it's not taken that way. Dr. Greene is very strong on working with patients in the long run. He has welcomed a number of patients who have had their original WLS procedures w/other surgeons, and doesn't use a bully-pulpit to change the programs prescribed by other surgeons. However, he does urge that if you have a problem that involves a part of your anatomy that was affected by your WLS, it's important -- wherever you are -- that you work with a skilled bariatric surgeon to address the problem.

Thank you all for your input . I ended up calling my surgeon's office Dr. Hutcher and getting some more meds to assist in the healing of my ulcer . I have been very successful with my surgeons proticol on my diet . I have maintained now for almost 2 years and it works for me . And I would be the first to tell Dr.Greens Nut .. that I for one know my body better than anyone , and 20 to 30 carbs a day is foolish for me . I am diabetic .. No meds mind you .. but need to eat 5 small meals a day .. so that would not work for me . And not to mention .. the further out I am finding that many long term post ops are having low sugar issues . So .. I will be doing some more home work , and respect you all .. and thank you again for your input . Love and Hugs, Natalie