Well, I'll be......w/o a surgeon!!

So, I have re-arranged my life for the last year and half (and then some) quit my job so I could have one that gave me insurance, have taken all the tests Dr. Patterson requires and quit smoking cause she won't operate on smokers (and other surgeons will) and she won't be my surgeon! I am just sick! (and feeling really aweful for being sooo selfish, LOL) So, I put this out to everyone......I can't wait, I have to have it around April b/c of school. So, tell me why I should have your surgeon! Lay it all out for me, do you love your surgeon, hate them? I need opinions and quick. I, of course, will do my own research through AMOS, but I would love to get straight up opinions here too. Help me! I am in a bind........ I am going for LAP RNY, but will do Open if I have to. Thankx everybody!

Oh, for those that missed the other post, she won't be my surgeon cause she is preggo, and won't be doing any cutting in April.

Brandy: I love Dr. Hong, too. He did my surgery and he's wonderful. Ditto everything Patti said!!! Good luck. Pam

Hi Brandy, Susan again. Why don't you do some research or ask about Dr. patterson's partner. Dr. Hong. He did the presenting at the info seminar I went to. He might be worth checking out. Susan

Brandi, I love Dr. Hong! Lots of people get their heart set on Dr. Patterson, because she has so much experience, skill, and a great record. WLS surgery is her passion. She really is something! But....I really am happy that I ended up with Dr. Hong. I don't think you would be settling for anything less, as far as the qualities that come with Dr. Patterson. She chose him to join her practice, she trained him in this procedure. He had years of experience prior to his training with Dr. Patterson. As to your question, yes I love my surgeon! I really like his bedside manner. He gives me plenty of time, answers my questions, and has a very kind way about him. I am guessing that being in the same practice, it would be easy to transfer your stuff over to him and set a date for April. I am so looking forward to you getting to the other side! You are going to do great, and it is going to happen! Don't let this stand in the way. It's a bump in the big picture. Patty

brandi i know you will find a surgeon i just know you will...... im finallly back online our computer had about 100 virus and we just got it fixed today, in the meantime i have been extremely busy, im trying to think of getting a support group for wls here in Madras Ore. Ive got a surgeon finally and i have the correct insurance sooo now I am just waiting for a date and insurance approvel all my testing is done Now i see the doc on mon and they might submit my papers to my medical insurance we will see//// I emailed you when I was active about 4 mths ago, so now I can see whats finally going on w/ everyone im very excited to see how everyone is progressing and God bless you Brandi.. marla j cook

Hello, I have heard good things about Dr. Hong but I also love Dr. Thomas Eubanks at Portland Surgical Specialists. He has the nicest most caring bed side manner. I have the lapband and he does my fills but I believe he also does the bypass types of surgery. Best wishes, Teresa

Brandi, I've heard lots of good things about Dr. Hong from people in my support group....I think he'd definitely be worth checking out. Dr. Tom Eubanks did my surgery and he's wonderful! He also did Shelley Billings' surgery. His skills are top-notch, track record very good and is very caring and supportive of all his patients. There's no doubt in my mind that he truly cares about every single one of them. Good luck! Michele

Well, Dr. Hong seems to win the popular vote, isn't he lucky? LOL! I am meeting with my PCP on Wed to compile all the test results and do the letter writing, list my co-morbs, ect.... I will have her address the letter's to Dr. Hong. Thankx everybody! I knew I could count on you guys! Brandi