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nojess
on 3/10/10 11:47 pm - wa 98122, WA

Personally, I would never go to him. Several patient complaints. You might want to check in the the Washington State Medical lic. Board regarding complaints.

nojess
on 3/10/10 11:45 pm - wa 98122, WA

Topic: Win a LapBand Surgery at the Seattle Bash starts today

It starts this Thursday. Please don't miss it. It is a once a year event with great speakers.
Please see SEATTLEBASH.ORG

Recent Bariatric Radio post saids it best.

Being part of a supportive community is an integral part of maintaining your weight loss and positive lifestyle habits after bariatric surgery. The annual

Seattle Bash & Weight Loss Conference offers a great opportunity to connect with other weight loss surgery patients, and get insights and guidance from leading experts in the bariatric community. From cooking demonstrations to psychological support and presentations on new bariatric procedures, revision surgery, and plastic surgery after WLS, there is truly something for everyone. Saturday night's entertainment includes a fashion show, a before and after picture show, a raffle and auction, and dancing to a live band. The conference will be held at the Seattle Airport Marriott in Washington State from March 11th-14th.

newlisab
on 3/10/10 9:11 pm

RNY on 09/14/09

Topic: RE: Has it been a year already... what will year 2 bring?

You have done simply Marvelous!!!

Lisa ~
262/138
124lbs LOST =post op size 2-4
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Pam M.
on 3/10/10 5:00 pm - WA

Revision on 05/26/09

Topic: RE: Anyone have feed back on Dr. Hanafy in Kent?

I'm not going to be much help, but I think he is ok. I had my original (band) surgery at Valley Medical Center, and he was working with Dr. Alperovich at their bariatric center. He did the info session I attended at Valley Medical Center, and he seemed very nice and compassionate. By the time I scheduled my consult with Dr. Alperovich, Dr. Hanafy had moved on, and not long afterwards, Valley Medical Center closed their bariatric center. My nutritionist at the time put me in contact with another woman who had gotten her band from Dr. Hanafy, and she loved him and was really disappointed when he moved on. That is all I know.

~My story on my revision to RNY from the lap-band is in my profile~

go4goal
on 3/10/10 8:58 am

Topic: RE: Self pay VSG

Hi Thanks,

No I have a surgeon in Las Vegas Thomas umbach that has quoted me $11,000 for the VSG complete but it is an outpatient surgery but need to spend four nights in Vegas. I will check out Northwest...i hate Stevens. I live close to evergreen but it soo expensive there $21,000.

Thanks for the tip looks like you are rockin,

WK

Helen_Anne
on 3/10/10 8:37 am - Bremerton, WA

RNY on 08/19/08

Topic: RE: support group federal way area

FW Virginia Mason Clinic has a support group the 4th Weds each month from 6 to 8 pm.

Helen

Consult W/Surgery W/Revision W/Goal W
332.5/302.6/231/200

Helen_Anne
on 3/10/10 8:35 am - Bremerton, WA

RNY on 08/19/08

Topic: RE: Self pay VSG

$12,000 sounds like a Mexico price... I hope you can find someone...

I know there is a MD doing VSG as an outpatient procedure at Stevens or Northwest hospital... so that may be a less expensive option.

Helen

Consult W/Surgery W/Revision W/Goal W
332.5/302.6/231/200

Dapme
on 3/10/10 2:48 am - kingwood, TX

DS on 03/24/09

Topic: DS Support Group meeting....Tukwila...

Hi everyone!

Just a reminder that the monthly DS support group meeting will take place this Saturday.

Date:    13Mar
Time:    3PM
Place:    The Sizzler...Tukwila...back room

Hope to see you there!

Denise

Pam M.
on 3/9/10 6:01 pm - WA

Revision on 05/26/09

Topic: RE: Breast Reduction & Lift

Here is the thread where I first heard about Dr. Dry. My surgeon also mentioned Dr. Egrari when I asked for a referral (also mentioned in this thread), and Dr. Welk at Polyclinic in Seattle:

www.obesityhelp.com/forums/WA/4034807/Seattle-Area-Plastics- Recommendations/

Even though I doubt my insurance will pay for anything, Dr. Dry's office will at least see what is approved and will try and get pre-approval. Dr. Welk's office said that they don't even bill the insurance companies. I never made a call to Dr. Egrari's office, because I am going to have my consult with Dr. Dry.

~My story on my revision to RNY from the lap-band is in my profile~

Pam M.
on 3/9/10 5:52 pm - WA

Revision on 05/26/09

Topic: RE: Breast Reduction & Lift

My surgeon recommended Dr. Dry in Kirkland, and I once saw a thread on these boards with about 6 people singing his praises. When I get my plastics done, I'm going to Dr. Dry.

~My story on my revision to RNY from the lap-band is in my profile~

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