Hello,  Congratulations on your approval.  I was very happy with the care at the U, especially post op on the unit.  I am not familiar with either of the 2 drs. you mentioned.  I did have Dr. Andrew Wright do my surgery and I was very happy with him.  I have had no post op issues and am feeling really good and energetic.  Sorry I can't help you to choose one of the two.

I had surgery on June 2 2010, i know i shouldn't be complaining, but I AM! I am having a very hard time with depression, and not being happy with my life, my self, and my family! I have just been going through the motions everyday, just enough to get by! Why is this so hard for me, anyone else out there having issues? Anyone in South Seattle, Burien, Seatac? The weight loss has been great I am at 78lbs down and i believe i have hit a stall and don't know what to do! Motivation has been hard to come by, I have been trying to sell myself on the new me, but with the horrible depression i haven't been able to make it over the hump yet! Please help, and advise or words or wisdom would be greatly accepted! Thank you for your time!

Depression hits, Stephanie

I had my surgery on July 14,2010.  I have only been filled to a 3.0cc...Ii got two fills so far. both times I have gotten stuck in the second week after my fills... I had to go to the ER both times! And get a "unfill"... I am currently unfilled... I am geting my band filled again tomorrow and I am worried! What I still seem to do is eat too fast or make the wrong choices... I am feeling discouraged, yet I have managed to loose weight. I feel unsure about my band now... And there is NO turning back I KNOW! I want this so bad .....I have to get it right someday! Anyone else having this issue? Or am I just a looser? lol  Thanks for your help! 

I would recommend going to a local support group in your area and ask them.  I attend a support group in Federal Way at Virginia Mason and this type of information is frequently shared for those who come and are in the pre-op or just thinking about it stage.  At my gastric bypass support group we have 3 or 4 people who have the sleeve surgery (there will soon be a support group just for them).  They all used Dr Hunter at Virginia Mason Federal Way but that is much too far from LaCenter.
cindy
Proximal Gastric ByPass 9-10-2010

LOL if I had the answer to that, I am sure I'd be a rich woman.