Question:
laproscopic procedure done at pacific bariatrics???

has anyone had the lap procedure at pacific bariatrics??? i am specifically asking about the 'lap'(laproscopic) procedure only. has anyone wanted the lap procedure and was told they couldn't do it on you----at pacific bariatrics? please let me know!!!    — double D. (posted on March 31, 2002)

March 31, 2002
I know that Pacific Bariatrics DOES do the lap. Not all of the surgeons do, however. My surgeon (Dr. Rumsey) only does open. Recommend you give their office a call - I'm sure they would be more than happy to give you the info. (Of course, there may be other factors that would come into play - I just remember during the informational seminar, we were told that the practice did both open and lap.) (I found PB to be very helpful - in fact, when I requested my surgeon - I didn't know which one I wanted, I just knew the "type" of doctor I needed to feel cared for. I explained my personality and my needs to the staff person and she hooked me up with Dr. Rumsey - I am so grateful!). Good luck to you. Open RNY 7/17/01.
   — blee01

March 31, 2002
I had open done at PB and wanted to have the lap procedure done. They wouldnt do it because of a previous surgery scar I have (actually the same as the open surgery scar). Two surgeons at PB do the lap, Dr Zorn and Dr Tanaka both are excellent surgeons as far as I can tell from speaking to friends that have had these doctors. I had Dr Tanaka, my wls scar is much improved on the previous scar which was done by a plastic surgeon!!!!!!!
   — Lesley B.

March 31, 2002
Why did they tell you they won't do it lap? There can be good reasons. Like the previous poster mentioned, previous surgery and scar tissue can make it harder to do lap. Also, some surgeons won't do lap for people who are over a certain weight. If there is a lot of belly fat, it's harder to get the lap instruments through the fat. If it's just that the surgeon you've seen doesn't do it lap, then you might want to pick a different doc.
   — garw