Just wondering if any other members here were banded by Dr. Frederick Tiesenga and would be interested in sharing their experiences?

Regards,

Katy

I was banded by one of his partners, Dr. Reishus

Just wondering if any other members here were banded by Dr. Frederick Tiesenga and would be interested in sharing their experiences?

Regards,

Katy

Yes, I had him. He is very sweet and skilled at the table, but I have to say I am extremely frustrated with him over all. I'm sad to have such a negative response, but the contradicting information and lack of communication plus lack of nutritional knowledge on his part and his staff's part has made my journey painful, stressful and scarey.

Would love to hear other people's stories with their surgeons (including Dr. T's) and compare notes.

i will be banded by his office (either him or his partner) in august. Saw him at the seminar and he was very nice and funny. But when I went to his office for my first appointment, I was slightly surprised by him. He came in for exactly 1 minute and said it will change your life. Thats it. I thought I would have been able to talk to him more and get a feel for this man who will be operating on me. Now his nurses and assistant at the hospital was very nice. She was very friendly and very interested in me. She also gave me so much information and helped me so much. But maybe he was just busy my day.

LMAO! Here's my experience....

I was banded by Dr. Reishus, an amazing man!!! I couldn't be more grateful for how he handled my journey.

The one day he wasn't available I had to see Dr. T.... NEVER AGAIN! The way Dr. T spoke to me caught me by surprise, I felt like a freaking 5 year old and I barely got a word in... and like Peacefulband said, he was there for like a minute and then vanished, lol. Two of my friends and I also had issues with Cecilia and had to involve the Office Manager. Cecilia tried to give me the run around a few times and just brush me off. If you want her to get things done then you really have to be on top of her, no joke. SMH! And if you ever need any advice about the band don't call her. Make sure you speak to Julianne, the Bariatric Coordinator at West Lake or Christina at Dr. T's office... they are both sensational women!!! Also, Sherri is extremely helpful as far as nutrition goes.. and she's always at the meetings... another amazing woman.

Good Luck and hope to see you all at the next meeting!!! July 18th....

I agree with Peaceful and Maria!!!! IDENTICALLLLLL experiences!

Dr. T treated me the same way, spent no time with me and I have found my blood pressure rising each and every time I have an appointment there. I truly got on Cecelia's (please excuse my language) ass about things pre-surgery, too! Julianne is wonderful and the Doc named Christina who is there now is very sweet, but also seems a bit difficult to get real information out of.

I will do my best to be at the meeting on July 18th!

I was banded july 28,2011. When it came down to all the pre op I was on top of everything. I had dr. R. And I love him. He made sure I was comfortable and well informed. I am 3 days post op. I feel great. A little sore but great . I am on full liquids. Can't wait till the real food .

I was banded by Dr Tiesenga in January 2010. I enjoyed Dr T but I didn't care Cecila she wasn't pleasant. Lost 98 lbs. Kinda stuck right now. Office is hard to get in for appts. Sometimes I feel I am not being supported by him.

Dr . Tiesenga is the best Dr , i would recommend him to anyone as for his clinic i get my appointments they give me good time to go and all his staff is wonderful ! i loved the hospital where i had the surgery and get my fills ! this experience is wonderful

I went to.see dr. T yesterday because my dr. Was not in and i swear, i have never felt so upset with a dr. I could not get a word in when he asked me a question. He answered th for his self. I willale sure i see only christina or my dr.

Just wondering if any other members here were banded by Dr. Frederick Tiesenga and would be interested in sharing their experiences?

Regards,

Katy

• I was banded by D. T, but only met him one time... very brief meeting. I like Cristina, she is very nice and explains everything very well. Post op Sept 23rd, lost 15 pounds so far, just started to exercise a little, am on full liquids.

I just had my urgery on may 10th, i am very frustrated. I had dr T, he was nice but i felt noone could agree on my nutritional orders for the next 5 4 weeks. One says i can eat soft foods, one sdays just liquids for the next 4 weeks till my first adjustment, one says full liquid till first adjustment. Im so frustrated i have become depressed and thats when i want to eat. Help....

I just saw Dr. T once in his office.He came and greeted me saying: Hi, I'm the Doctor T. You have a question? I said no. Then he left the room and did not see him again. Then I get a bill for $ 600. Obviously he was not my surgeon and do not recommend him.

I am post op one year from Dr. T, he's not very social I must agree, but if you want to see him, he will see you. I think he's an amazing doctor and knows lap band surgery. I always meet with Cristina however Dr. T did perform a fill and he did it so perfectly so great, he made me feel special and he said I was perfect. Lost 65 pounds 30 more to go to goal. Starting weight 222, now 160, goal 130.