Concerning Info on Dr B

It is sad to hear that Dr B lost another patient just after surgery and knowing that she was young and healthy, there must have been an underlying issues that maybe neither one of them were aware of before and during the surgery....I know that Dr B is very good at what he does...and we all have to remember that there are risks no matter what type of surgery we have even if it is just a short time under the knife or hours under.  They all have risks.  I had my all day information session back in January as well and I go on the 31st of this month to sign my conset forms for my surgery and the secretary told me also that it could still be another few months before the pre op assessment as it is the hospital itself that calls for this appointment.  So I think that maybe you and I may have our surgeries around the same time as we are on the same process now.  Good luck Trish and keep us posted on when you get your call for the pre op assessment. 

I think the major topics have been covered. When over weight even with no known health risks there is an increased risk of pulomary emboli-- blot clot. Deep breathing excercises calf pumping and getting moving --- up and about as soon after surgery is important.

Dr B does a great job of informing pts many surgeons do not. 

There is a risk of death during surgery and he tells you that , it is less with lap band done without opening the pt up.

For me I chose lap band because a year ago I had surgery --open procedure on my stomach and got very very sick after. I had a post opt infection and at week 4 had to be reopened and the infection drained this was after being on IV antibiotics for 4 weeks.  I can not even remember Christmas 2008 I was off of work for almost 9 weeks.

I still proceeded with my wls because the benifits to my health outweighed the risks. My hubby had a hard time until I woke up after surgery he really did not want me to have wls because of the risk ,it did not help that my sister in law's uncle died after gasrtic bypass about 20 years ago.So everyone in my family thought I was crazy but now they have all changed my mom the most.

Thank you so much Whitney, yes it sounds like we will be close together and so I will for sure be posting if I hear anything. I felt so bad for Dr. B, he was very shook up over what happened and has alot going on in his life right now with his mom and stuff. Of course I also felt for the patients family whomever they might be.  So our journey continues.... now we wait some more haha, I seem to be doing alot of that lately. I will be glad when I stop waiting and start living. We aren't supposed to put our lives on hold but with so many things that we cannot do(me at least) it is hard not to. Any how thanks for posting everyone and have a great week..

a wman from ns died a ouple weeks ago... a few days after surgery...just from what ive heard in halifax...they are fixing alot of mistakes from moncton...just what i heard...thought id share...ends up your decision.no one can tell u what to do..... goood luck

We know that Dr B recently lost a young patient, with previous good health, a couple of days after surgery. Surgery is risky business and all surgeons lose patients.  I really doubt that they are fixing "a lot" of Dr B's mistakes. but I wouldn't be surprised that they are doing a number of revisions for people who were not successful with the band. He has been putting bands in for a long time.

Did you hear this from the doctor himself? Cuz if not, I don't think it is really wise to come on hear and say that kinda stuff without facts, especially when you have waiters on here that are already nervous and anxious about surgery.  Dr. B is very upfront and honest with his patients!!!!!!

I for one am a patient of Dr.B's  and I agree with everything everyone is saying about no matter what surgery you have have, they all have risks.  If I had it to do all over again I most certainly would go to Dr. B again.  If you ask me, he has got a pretty good track record considering all the patients he has performed wls on.  I have nothing but the high most respect for him and his wife.  I think they are very good at what they do!!!!!!

It goes both ways really. I personally know a halifax patient who had to get repair surgery from Dr. B.

I wouldn't want anyone to read this post and be weary of Dr. B.

While I am not his patient, I know he is a highly recommended skilled surgeon from the numerous success stories I have heard, some not even weight loss surgery related. He operated on a good friend of mine to get all her womanly parts removed 10 or so years ago, and she had nothing but positive things to say about him.

The bottom line is being a surgeon is a very risky and courageous proffession and these types of stories are everywhere with all surgeons, bariatric or not.

I hope everyone realizes that I posted this out of concern not to bash Dr B, since this is an open support group, I had hoped everyone would take it as I meant it...just out of concern and shared information. Thank you (I may be nuts) for your comment,again I am sure it was just out of concern and to share what we are hearing with others in the group not to put down any surgeons capabilities.  I think everyone needs to be open and allow others to comment without telling them that they should verify all information prior to posting, that is unrealistic and may make another OH member feel like they cannot share their thoughts and feelings, which is the point of the support forums. 

i was not out to bash or anything else.... the post was asking if anyone HEARD ANYTHING... i knew the girl in town so i said what i heard.... there should be no offence to this.... I myself am going for surgery on the 6th.... and really had to think about it because of what happened so close to home... i knew the risks...and still do... and thanks Ang u are right.. .I apologize if i offeneded..but not sorry i responded to what the post asked for..i do not come here to argue...i come here for Any info i can find good or bad and also for the Great support from the oh members by the way ....YOU GUYS KICK ASS....LOL I have learned a great deal here....
Ang...good luck on what ever decion u make.......no decion is wrong...its a path and great journey we have chosen.........smouchers girlriend!