any one had Dr Helbling for surgery

I was wondering if any one has had Dr Helbling from Mid Dakota .  I can not decide between
him or Dr Schmit from Mid Dakota

Sorry,
I have not heard of them. Have you looked up their profiles on OH? Sometimes that is helpful.
Best of luck
Kelly/tink

Kelly

What made you decide to do RNy instead of lapband.  I am having a hard time deciding

For me it was a no brainner. You have to know in your heart which one is for you. For me it was RNY because it would give me some restrictions so I would feel the full, maybe get sick on bad foods (ok, so that hasn't happened). I needed it to be as structured for me as I am about life. I am a very routine person.

I did research all options and made a pros and con list. The final came down to the fact that what I read/listened to etc.. was that there are/were many problems with the band as far as staying in place,working for many years etc... I guess I just was not into having things go wrong after surgery. Mind you with any surgery things can and do go wrong, nothing is perfect.

I have an issue with foreign objects being placed into bodies and then the body rejecting the object because it doesn't really belong there. That was my top reason for not getting the band along with the reason IF the band went bad and I had to have it replaced, I would of had to then had the RNY, so why the extra steps LOL, get it over with the first time. Besides if it went bad and I wanted/needed a revision- insurance usually doesn't pick up the tab it is out of your pocket. Most policies say "once in a life time" They really mean that LOL

I hope this helped you. Please do research and make up YOUR own mind! This is a very important choice you need to make for your health.

Best of luck keep us posted
Kelly/tink

Hi, I had Dr. Schmit and was not please at all. I would consider Dr. Helbling. Good Luck

I had Dr. Helbling, was very happy with him. My port is tipped the PA says all Dr. Helbling's are positioned this way. It does not make for easy fills, but my friend had Dr. Schmit and he is having the same issue with the way the port is positioned. All in All, I'd recommend Dr. Helbling!

I had Dr.Helbling, he was good. Missed reading the ultrasound report that showed I had gallbladder polyps. He ended up telling me my gallbladder looked wonderful after the surgery. Yet my family doc was not happy when she called me @ the hospital to "check in".  I guess it seems that the polyps would indicate removal. Not too thrilled with that. Ended up being cared for over the weekend by Dr. Schmidt he was kind and generous.
Thing is the nursing staff was something to be desired. There are two in particular that could take a nice pill. Especially the discharging LPN, what a piece of work she was.

Sorry if thats confusing.

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I wish Dr. Schmit treated me the way he treated you. Consider yourself very blessed.