Anyone used Baptist Hospital Dr.'s

hello, Has anyone used Baptist Hospital & their Dr.'sSpaw, McDowell or Lynch. I had planned to use Cennentiel & Dr. Houston but he is not In-Netwark on my Ins. So if I can go with Baptist all my cost will be $100.00 co-pay. I would like to hear from anyone. Thanks, Susan

I had my surgery with Dr. Spaw almost 9 months ago. I think you would love him! He is a lap expert (has taught lap procedures for years) and has several years experience in lap band, RNY and DS. I could not have asked for a better surgical experience. He is very easy & comfortable to talk to and always encouraging. Call the office and find out when his next seminar is. Also, plan on attending our next support group meeting on November 7th at 5:30 in the Metabolic Surgery Center waiting room. You will get to meet Pam Davis, the nurse/program coordinator. She is a post-op herself. You'll also get to meet other pre & post-ops who have had surgery with the doctors at MSC. Feel free to email me with any further questions about Dr. Spaw, the support group, or the surgery. Susan

Thanks Susan, For your reply, I am planning on attending the seminar next Wed. @ 10am. I wish I could come to the support meetings but I live in Cookeville and can not see well enough to drive at night. I am single & have no one who can attend with me. We have a group who meet here & I have went once & will go again next month. I belive i have everything i need Ins. wise except my psyc exam and it's scheulded for Nov.8th. Again thank you, Susan O'

I started out with their office but ended up choosing Dr. Houston from Centennial. However, I have heard great things about Dr. Spaw and was going to have him do my surgery. I went with Centennial because my roommate had his there. I knew it would be a lot easier with both of us helping each other, and getting the same support, information, etc. Good luck

Dr. Spaw did my surgery 2 1/2 years ago. He is a really great surgeon. His bedside manner is the best. I would highly reccomend him. I did great. I've lost 207 pounds and I/m scheduled for my plastics in Dec.

I am looking for a support group meeting to attend in the Knoxville TN or Cleveland or Chattanooga TN area for lap band patients. Do any of you know when and where there is a meeting? Thanks for any help. Befain