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I have never heard of Berger before. Can you share more? Does he do lap or open? What is his follow-up program? What labs does he order and how often? What vites does he recommend?
Does he do the DS on lightweights?
Who did he train under? How many DS surgeries has he done? Why have we never seen another of his patients here before?
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~Becky
Does he do the DS on lightweights?
Who did he train under? How many DS surgeries has he done? Why have we never seen another of his patients here before?
Welcome to the fourm!
~Becky
Do you have Diana blocked or something?
~ I am the proud wife of a Guatemalan, but most people call me Kimberley
Highest Known Weight = 370# / 59.7 bmi @ 5'6"
Current Weight = 168# / 26.4 bmi : fluctuates 5# either way @ 5'7" / more than 90% EWL
Normal BMI (24.9) = 159#: would have to compromise my muscle mass to get here without plastics, so this is not a goal.
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Dr Berger is a relatively new surgeon to the DS. He's been doing bariatric surgeries for approx 10 years (I believe). He does laproscopic (sometimes with robot assist) and only does open if medically necessary.
I am not sure if he does the DS for lightweights, but I do not think he does, at least not yet.
He has done around 10 DS surgeries to date, but they have been done in two parts. I was the first to have the entire procedure done in one surgery. That is probably why you haven't heard of him as a DS surgeon yet.
He trained in New York but I can't remember the names of the surgeons.
Dr Berger is a relatively new surgeon to the DS. He's been doing bariatric surgeries for approx 10 years (I believe). He does laproscopic (sometimes with robot assist) and only does open if medically necessary.
I am not sure if he does the DS for lightweights, but I do not think he does, at least not yet.
He has done around 10 DS surgeries to date, but they have been done in two parts. I was the first to have the entire procedure done in one surgery. That is probably why you haven't heard of him as a DS surgeon yet.
He trained in New York but I can't remember the names of the surgeons.
Well Elizabeth, I have to say I have never met a more professional, matter of fact but kind doctor before. He's a wonderful doctor. When I first met with him, I was planning an RNY surgery. He suggested I research the DS before I made a decision either way. He did not try to talk me into any type of surgery and was VERY upfront about the risks involved with each.
Ok, so more: HE himself does not really do the vite recomendations or anything of the sort. He works in partner with Dr Clark, who is the bariatrician (not a surgeon). Dr Clark's office also has a dedicated nutritionist and physical therapist. They require a minium of 4 months pre-op preparation regardless of your insurance. They want to make sure you are ready for the lifestyle changes that any WLS surgery requires, and are not just looking to get cut and be done. There is also extensive follow up support after surgery through this program. I can't believe some of the programs in Phoenix who will schedule a surgery within 6 weeks of the first consult.
The Flagstaff Bariatric Center is a Center of Excellence bythe American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.
Ok, so more: HE himself does not really do the vite recomendations or anything of the sort. He works in partner with Dr Clark, who is the bariatrician (not a surgeon). Dr Clark's office also has a dedicated nutritionist and physical therapist. They require a minium of 4 months pre-op preparation regardless of your insurance. They want to make sure you are ready for the lifestyle changes that any WLS surgery requires, and are not just looking to get cut and be done. There is also extensive follow up support after surgery through this program. I can't believe some of the programs in Phoenix who will schedule a surgery within 6 weeks of the first consult.
The Flagstaff Bariatric Center is a Center of Excellence bythe American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.
Sounds like he has potential. Very good. Please let us know (when you find out if you haven't yet) how the supplement and lab recommendations measure up to what we know to be important.
It would be TERRIFIC if he turns out to be another fine DS surgeon. Lord knows we need more of them.
And how are you doing so far?
It would be TERRIFIC if he turns out to be another fine DS surgeon. Lord knows we need more of them.
And how are you doing so far?
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