Hi Mike~ I just posted about him in another thread, so I will cut and paste what I wrote. I don't know Dr. Harris, but I KNOW Dr. Thaemert and he is wonderful! Hello there~ I had Dr. Thaemert and I thought he was AWESOME! I would use him again in a hot second. He is also a Christian, which might not matter to some, but it was very comforting to me! I highly recommend him. And his bedside manner WAS good. I grilled him like a cheese sandwich and he answered all of my questions and made me feel very ready. He didn't sugar coat anything either. But, I felt very respected as an overweight individual. Anyway, if you have more pointed questions feel free to contact me. I would be happy to answer them. Oh, and I DID have complications...I almost died. BUT, I WOULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN! And, I would use Dr.Thaemert! Hope this helps~

I won't be able to make it. Sorry! I am on call all this weekend and would hate to commit to something that I won't be able to attend. I too love Suffy! I also work with him. I work in the Operating Room at the hospital with him. He is one of my favorites and I couldn't have imagined going to anybody else but him!

Maghan, It is my understanding that there is a obesity support group at the hospital. It is for all obese people but not specifically for those having had or interested in weight loss surgery. I have paid for and am scheduled to receive Support Group Leaders Training through OH. I love Dr. Suficool, he did my husbands colonoscopy and it seemed like all of the nurses really liked him to ( and I think that is saying alot if the nurses really like a doctor). I would like to have a planning meeting tomorrow morning at Starbucks. Could you come? Kathy

i have not heard anytihing on josh since sunday so i take that good new when i hear from the family i will let you know ila

Thanks Mike for the info. I am trying to find a surgeon in the Sioux Falls area also. I am thinking of either Dr. Harris or Dr. Graham. People seem to like both of them. I am not sure which one to go with . If anyone has any info about these surgeons or the cost of lap rny I would really appreciate it. I will be a self pay. So I am also a little curious on the costs also. CA