Dr. Blake Patient's Questions

Were you using Dr. Blake before he left UMC ? If so, Where are you at now in this process ? Tammy

Hi Tammy, DONT GET ME STARTED!!!!!!!!! Yes, I was.

Hey Jan, Well, you'll be glad to know that in July...... there's going to be another Dr joinning UMC that is taking Dr. Blakes place. Between Dr. Salameh & this new Dr. Vick, they should start getting alot of people done & out of this waiting game. Tammy

Hi Tammy, who told you about this new doctor and what do you know about him? Where are you in the process? I saw Dr. Blake on July 27,2004 for my consultation. Smiles, Jan

Hey Jan, I was told about this new doctor by an UMC employee. I'll I know is that his name is Dr. Vick and he starts in July. He'll be taking up the slack due to Dr. Blake's leaving. I went yesterday for my Sleep Study results & I'm in a "gray" area. I never stopped breathing, but my breathing did get shallow about 42 times an hour. However, it never affected my BP, Heart Rate, Brain Waves, Oxygen Levels or anything. So.... No Cpap for me !!! So, I was cleared from that step. Now, as far as I know.... I'm done. Which I'm sure they will do an EKG on me before surgery. But, I'm tickled maybe I'll get a date soon. Keeping fingers crossed & prayers being said !!! Maybe you'll get thrown in the mix before too long. I hope so. I know how hard this waiting is. Trust me !!! I'd try to get my name in the hat to see this new doctor on his very first day. Let's make sure that he is broke in right !!! People need him and are depending on him. I'll try to find out more info on him. If I do, I'll let everyone know about it. Because we all have to stand together through this. Tammy

Well, as you probbly already know, my pre-surgery appt with Dr. B was on Oct 3 and I would have gotten my surgery date then. So close, yet so far.....So I jumped ship and now am 3 1/2 months out courtesy of Dr. Jenkins and the wonderful gang at Keesler AFB in Biloxi!!! Smoochies Arlies

Hey Girlie, I know you were right there at it and then........ poof !!! Broke my heart to see you so sad and hurt. But I really think that it all worked out for the best. Blessings usually happen in ways that we don't "see" until later. Anyways, at least now your a happy loser !!! LUCKY DUCKY !!! Tammy

Hey, Arlies I'm new to the chat. I am scheduled to have my surgery at the Keesler medical center. Do you guys know anyone who had it there? I am getting a little scared and need some support. I am scheduled for the 31 May. Please email me back. Thank you all

Hey Cheryl KING, My name is Arlies King! I go by Arlies Q because Q stands for Queen - after, all, I married the King!!! I had surgery at Keesler! So did Rhonda Glantz! You are in the best possible hands EVER!!! I love my docs there! Dr. Jenkins is the commander of the surgery flight and he was my main Doc. Girl they are wonderful!!! Email me your phone number and we will talk! You can ask Lisa (the bariatric nurse) about me. She has my permission to give out my name, email, phone, etc to other bariatric patients. Who will be your Doc? Dr. Mann is great as is Dr. Dolan, Dr. Jackson, etc. I LOVE them all! Smoochies ARlies