?? about revision

I originally had VBG done in 91. After 2 children later, had to have a revision to the by-pass in 94. This was done in Va. Beach. I now live near Princeton. I have gained a bout 50 of the 120 pounds I lost and can eat almost anything I want. Used to if I got a Mc. D's cheeseburger, I took the top bun off and ate maybe 1/2 of the burger. Now I can eat a 1/4 pounder or a whopper. I am looking for a GOOD and EXP. surgeon to do a revision to my revision. Especially if it's able to be done lap. I am willing to travel to Charleston or UVA. Can anyone give me any suggestions or physician ideas. There's one in Beckely that I will not name but I will NOT go to. I don't want someone that is new to this, especially with having to revise a revision!

Hello Deborah, My name is Teresa White I travel through Rock frequently (we are neighbors) I live in Princeton. Dr. Robert Shin in Charleston done my surgery and I think he is great. He works at Medabolix clinic in Charleston,and preforms surgery at CAMC womens and childrens. Best of Luck to ya Teresa

I don't live in Rock, the mail just comes via that post office! I looked him up on the search thing and he hasn't dont this very long nor has done that many if the site's updated. That makes me very leary. I don't want to go to someone that's just into it for it being the big craze now and to get rich quick. I want someone that's really concerned and is well knowledged in the are of doing this. Thanks for your reply. I will check into him/them further.

Deborah, I really didnt mean any offense I was just excited to see someone on the site that lives so near by. Ya know one of those its a small world type of thing. Anyhow back to the question, when I went to the seminar in Charleston I thought Dr. Shin looked way to young to be doing these surgeries however after listening to him speak I found him to be the most caring and concerned physican I have ever met. He has been very attentive to my needs questions and concerns. I am very pleased with his knowledge and his bed side manner. Being a nurse for 14 years has made it almost impossible for me to say that about most doctors. Good luck finding a surgeon and I hope everything goes well for you. Teresa

Deb, Hi there, I currently live in Beckley, WV and I am researching a revision as well. I am currently seeing a doctor here in Beckley and saw that you have had a negative post about a doctor here. I have to admit the doctor I am seeing I have become kinda leary about myself. If you dont mind could you please email me personally at [email protected] and let me know what you know about the doctor here. I dont want to screw up. As for a doctor that does revisions. To be honest with you the best that I have found in all my research is a doctor in Nashville, TN. I have considered going there myself but at this point in my life I have a 1 yr old son and my mother is having surgery on the 18th March. I have a great deal of illness right now in my family so it will make it hard to travel a great distance and be away from home for a few weeks. I can understand you pain and I can understand that you want someone that knows what they are doing. I hope to hear from you soon.