Dr. Gens

Does anyone have Dr. Gens in Portsmouth for RNY?

I do...I mean I will...my surgery is on the 21st.

Both my husband and I both had Dr. Gens, what's up?  We loved him. 

Do you still see him?          And did run all the lab tests that you wanted?       On the RNY board, I have been posting about my General Dr. won`t run lab tests on all the stuff everyone else says we all need.

Was wondering if you are happy with what Dr. Gens orders?

JEN

Jen,
  I actually saw Dr. Gens last week and brought a friend with me, she is starting her journey now.  I love him, always answers my questions (and I have a lot of questions) if I think there is an issue he helps me through it.  I have had labs drawn 3-4 times now, can't remember my PC did some and Dr. Gens did some as well.  I am 18 months out, I donate blood every 8 weeks and have never had any issues.  It is all personal preference but I love him and can't recommend him enough.  Hope all is well and you are enjoying your day.

 I had Dr. Gens to my Gastic Bypass on 3/25/08.  So it's been over four years.  I just saw Dr. Gens for my annual check up this past March.  He ordered the normal nutrition profiles that people like us should have but had.  And everything came back just great.  

Having plastics on Tuesday.  The surgeon requires seeing your last (and it has to be recent) bloodwork before they will consider you for surgery, as well as a letter from either your regular doctor OR Dr. Gens in order to give the okay.  I had no problems with that.  

He's a great doctor, he did a great job.  I wish I'd done it sooner.  The whole practice is your sucess with this, use all those tools Jeff gave your and you'll suceed.  If you're struggling at any point (and at some point you will have struggles, it's part of every journey) - go to support group, talk to Jeff, use your tools, hub-and-spoke your problems. 

Best of luck!
-umber.