Anyone use Dr. *****ett or Dr. Tribble????

I am going back and forth on which surgery to have. I am approved by my Insurance company and have a date scheduled to have Lap-Band on April 10th but I'm having MAJOR doubts about whether or not I am choosing the right surgery for ME!! I want to hear EVERYONES input on the surgery that they had and their opinions. I would LOVE to hear from some people who used these two Dr's. I will be using Dr. *****ett, but they work together and I would love to hear about them both. THANKS!!! Megan

Hi Megan. My name is Echo... I'm 23 years old and had RNY (gastric bypass) on 2-25-08 with Dr. *****ett and Dr. Tribble.  I am a zero b.s. tolerance kind of person who has serious issues with being tactful when it comes to telling people I have issues with them....  this played a serious role in who I wanted to do my surgery. like you I came here for answers and was amazed when I met Dr. *****ett who was fantastic in every aspect. I have zero complaints for him or anyone who works in his office. Everyone has been great to me and my son who has been with me often as my husband is active duty military. I know you already figured out that nobody can tell you which surgery is right for you.... except you. I chose the gastric bypass because I deal better with permanent solutions that have little or no room for temptations and cheats. I am a lil over a month out and I am working on 22 lbs. lost so far. I just stepped on the scale for the first time in a few days and had a 2 lb weight loss since I last checked lol.  It all really has to do with you and what you feel comfortable with. The first week was the worst for me - but I knew that things would change as time passed. Please take the time to get to know yourself and what is right for you. *HUGS*  ~ Echo

Hi Megan My RNY was performed by Tribble.  He was highly recommended by other surgeons known by family member associations.  He did an excellent job.  I came through surgery with "flying colors."  No problems after surgery either with my recovery.  Everyone is different.  You have to make your own choice.  I wish you the best.  Take care, Deb

Just thought I'd throw in my 10 cents.. I had surgery RNY with Dr. *****ett October 2005. I enjoyed his bedside manner, his staff and feel he is an excellent surgeon with a great reputation in SC. I would use him again, no problem. I'm 27 wks pregnant now..(w/ a little girl)...life is good. :> http://www.smilesarepriceless.com If you want to see before/after pics you can look in the weight loss section of my website..I'm hardly ever on OH much b/c i am swamped...but had to stop and reply to your post.