Question:
NEEDING INFO. ON BR. BARZUNE IN DALLAS

Wanting some info. on this doctor. I called his office and spoke briefly to his staff. I was told he takes out your gallbladder during surgery. Is this a common thing? Any help would be appreciated. THX!    — MICHELLE F. (posted on September 16, 2003)

September 16, 2003
I don't know Dr. Barzune personally. He wasn't an option for me since he isn't on any network plans and I had to have an in-netowrk surgeon. I have heard very good things about him, though. I went to Dr. Kenneth Warnock in Wichita Falls - who by the way, has a mortality rate of less than 1 in 1000 (which is excellent). Dr. Warnock does take out the gallbladder if the patient is willing. He thinks it prevents you having to have another surgery within the year as the rapid weight loss can cause gall stones. And, frequently with morbidly obese patients, the gallbladder is diseased anyway. I am glad that he took mine at the time of the RNY - that was one less thing to worry about.
   — Patty_Butler

September 16, 2003
I had my surgery on 9/7/2001 by Dr. Barzune. It has changed my life. He does take out all gallbladders if they are present. The gastric bypass seems to make about 30% of patients have gallbladder attacks after surgery, within the first year. You won't miss that gallbladder one bit. I do agree it is the right choice. Saves another surgery. Dr. Barzune in my opinion is the best in Dallas (but I know I am partial!) Good luck to you. Marsha
   — MARSHA D.

September 16, 2003
Hi Michelle, not sure if you have checked out Dr Barzunes page on site but here is the URL for it. <p> http://dev.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/mdcomments.php?N=941733104 <p> I work in memberservices here at OH and have heard great things about Dr Barzune. Good luck!
   — TheresaC