anyone seen this surgeon?

Hi I was looking into possibly going to see DR. Tvetenstrand in Johnson City, if I run out of time with my current surgeon,. when I looked at the posts regarding him the last post was in 2005 anyone had surgery done by him lately? BEth

Beth: Hello I know as of June 30th, 2005 he had stopped performing surgeries (at that time the bariatric insurers in NY were stopping coverage/making it unaccessible to many) so I know this was an influencing factor, I do believe he has sincce restarted and am not sure at what capacity etc...So pleaseEmail my dear friend Carol Lakomec at: [email protected] she used to run his support group and knows what is up, also here is a yahoo support group (not very active) for his patients: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/WLS_DrTvetenstrand/ Also I think this person may assist you as well (she runs a support group in the area now).... http://www.obesityenders.com/ Contact Information Join us for our weekly Weight Loss Surgery Support Group in Broome County, New York. We support Binghamton, Endicott, Endwell, Johnson City, Vestal and the surrounding areas. If you are interested in helping develop these groups or in attending our meetings please contact us. To learn more visit our updates page. The first meeting of every month is open to those who have had surgery, those looking for info on surgery, and their family and friends. All other meetings are for those in the process of having surgery or those who have already had surgery. Tuesdays 6:00 PM -7:30 PM Wilson Hospital, Picciano Building, Conference room 4, 4th floor Parking ramp at 40 Arch St , Johnson City Terrie Cashimere 607-786-4487 [email protected] Be well! Take Care, Jamie Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh 320/163 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery) Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=c1132518510 "Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"

high beth i had surgery with dr t in 6/05 and he was great, the reason he had stopped doing the surgery was he went out into his own practice and didnt have another surgeon to cover his patiants when he was off but as i understand he is starting back up hugs lisa