WLS Seminar

I am booked for a WLS Seminar in Charleston on April 23. Is there anything special that I need to take with me, besides a notepad? I want to be prepared. I have already made up my mind and really want to have surgery. What should I expect from this meeting? Virginia

who is the seminar with? most of the time i'd imagine paper and pen is all you'd need. medabolix/dr stickler's office gives you a folder full of papers and information. you shouldn't need much else.

I spoke with someone in Dr. Robert Shin's office. I have already printed off the educational manual from the Medabolix web site. What's the next step after the seminar? I've already talked with my insurance and they tell me that the surgeon has to call for approval for surgery. Thanks so much. I was beginning to think that no one would answer my post. Virginia

Virginia, Medabolix is no longer affiliated with Dr. Shin and the information and surgical outcomes contained in the educational manual is only correct as a reference to Medabolix and my surgical practice. Dr. Stickler

I appreciate your information. The educational manual is very good resource material and answered a lot of questions that I had. I had heard that Dr. Shin was no longer affiliated with your practice, but I wasn't really certain. Thank you for taking time to let me know. Virginia

Virginia, I've never heard anything bad about Dr. Shin, but I can honestly say from experience, you'll find no better staff than at Medabolix. If you've made up your mind on your surgeon then so be it, but if not, take the time to research and find out for yourself what group you'd rather deal with. Good luck and keep in touch! Rachel Jane

Virginia, So glad to hear that you are going to Dr. Shin.His office staff will go out of there way to help you. Dr. Shin is going to have lots of meetings with his patients. He now has once a month. There will be meeting to attend on Tuesday and Thursday to help you under stand what you will be facing. As far as the seminar he will be there to answer any questions and go over facts with you. You can email any time you like. Shirley

I feel the same way, Virginia and I will be there also. Im just bringing myself, a pad and pen. See you there! Jen

Good Luck! Dr. Shin is wonderful! Courtney RNY 6-22-04 300/176/165?