I think there are other surgeons, but not sure how many can do post WLS kind of work, and some are residents, and some oversee. They can explain it better, but I didn't want someone training on me, so it would cost a little more to have the teaching surgeon do it.

I agree I don't want to be under for any longer than necessary, but prefer twilight if possible to full anesthesia, and that's what I've had used in the past for several procedures. I think they said they only use full anesthesia, which is another reason I was inclined to look elsewhere.

Louie Ottway was the surgeon. He did decent work, I just needed something more ....neat, then a plain panni.

I had a consult there, and it was 300 for the consult. They recommended a panni, and arm lift, not a lower body lift, which is what I really need. He also said he would just do the panni, with NO BELLY BUTTON, and not a tummy tuck.

He also said that any other procedure (like arms) would have to be done in separate procedures, making it more expensive, and more surgeries. I'm self pay, so looking for good surgeons outside the US now.

What a great meeting last night.  So much fun meeting other WLS patients.  Thanks!

I just want to jump on the bandwagon of people who love Dr. Srikanth. I had my surgery 7 days ago and couldn't be happier (unless I could eat cheeseburgers and get healthy).