Question:
I have two questions here....Has anyone had surgery at BTC in Columbus?

I have a friend in Columbus looking into the surgery and I wondered about the BTC in Columbus. Has anyone had good results from there? Or any good Dr. to recommend from Columbus? Also, he has COPD....anyone able to have the surgery even with this condition? He's afraid it will keep him from getting the surgery. Thanks for any help you can give me! Happy New Year! Leah    — Leah H. (posted on December 28, 2002)

December 28, 2002
Yes, I had open RNY 9-24-01 by Dr Patricia Choban at BTC in Columbus. I have lost 210# to date. I can't say enough good things about the hospital, the doctors (they are all excellent) and the supporting staff. I have talked with other WLS patients that have gone to OSU, and other places and they wish that they had gone to BTC after I tell them my experience. As for the COPD, it certainly is a concern but as with so many other conditions it may not exclude him from the surgery and may be another reason to have the sugery. Your friend is lucky to have your support.
   — MELISSA M.

December 29, 2002
Dr. Bradley J. Needleman, Ohio State University Hospital
   — april-michele D.

December 30, 2002
I highly recommend Tim Custer at Mid Ohio Surgical. He's great!!
   — Patty H.