Question:
Anyone have surgery with Dr. Shin

I seen Dr. Shin and loved him and then my PCP decided to send me to see Dr. Akkary and I liked him too. However, Dr. Akkary wants to do the lapband due to I have CHF and my BMI is 59. He told me if he did the bypass that there was a chance that where he cuts and puts it back together could come apart due to how much I weigh. I did not get that from Dr. Shin he said he could do the bypass without a problem. Why would one said it would and another would tell me it would? I do not get it at all. Now I am worried to have anything done. Help please?????    — lscheller (posted on May 30, 2009)

May 30, 2009
Dr. Shin in Charleston WV is the very best DR. God ever made!!!!! He is without na doubt, one of the VERY best gatric bypass doctors in the entire USA! Go with Robert Shin without a single doubt!!!! And, no, he did not perform my gastric bypass, but I have numerous friends and support group members of his as patients. I even know of him well because I go with some friends to their appts. to see him! You will never go wrong with Dr. Shin, never!!!! Good luck, and definately go gastric bypass with Dr. Shin. Take care and god bless. You won't be sorry if you pick Dr. Shin!!!!
   — Kathy R.

May 31, 2009
I am a pt. of Dr. Shin's. I am tentatively scheduled for RNY this summer if I get ins. approval. I would ask Dr. Shin why this other Dr. believes you aren't a candidate for RNY and tell him what Dr. A. told you. I researched bariatric surgeons carefully before I decided to go with Dr. Shin. I love his nut. Beverly- she is very supportive and knowledgable. Get as much info. as you can- ask people who have had surgery what they think of their M.D.s. I don't think the band and I are a good fit- make sure you think it's for you. There is an excellent book titled "Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies." Good Luck!
   — Jung