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Dr. Urbandt and Julie were both very nice to me also during the first couple months I do not disagree with that. It's just when I started to have problems they didn't seem to care. I did follow his "rules" as you say. I did the hot liquids before eating, slowing down when eating and taking smaller bites and eating the right food. They put me through a ton of testing in which they ignored the test results and told me that "some people just can't handle the band". Now I am 21 years old with a severe stomach paralyzation because he paralyzed the main nerve that controls your stomach. I still throw up about 8 times a day only this time it's whole undigested food hours after I have eaten. This is a severe disease all because he ignored test results. i did all his "rules" and it still was horrible. I got the lap band to change my life because I didn't want to end up with diabetes like my grandfather and baby cousin. I am happy that it has worked for you because I don't wish this disease on anyone. Good luck with your post op! I hope you make your goal since I was unable to make mine.
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Unfortunately, Dr. Urbandt was nice to begin with. Then, I started having major symptoms and not being able to swallow or eat food. I would throw up 8 times a day. He IGNORED all my symptoms and said nothing was wrong. For 9 months, I dealt with throwing up everyday. Dr. Urbandt also ignored all my test results that said there was no gastric pouch. I ended up getting it removed nine months later. I still continued to throw up and eventually we found out he actually paralyzed my Vegas Nerve which in turn, paralyzed my stomach and now I can barely eat anything without puking. He also left a tube inside of me in which i had to get another surgery to remove it. He is the WORST doctor I have ever encountered and I would NEVER recommend him to anyone again. HE ruined my life and I am only 21 and my whole life is going to consist of feeding tubes and doctor's appts all because he did not listen to my symptoms and admit something may have been wrong. Please watch out for him!!