I have a consultation scheduled with Dr. McMahon at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. I met him at an information session and came away with a very good impression. Has anyone used Dr. McMahon for their surgery, and would you recommend him to others?

I had a sleeve with Dr. McMahon just three weeks ago. I think he's fantastic. I was off my pain meds within three or four days. I'm having some problems with nausea, but he's been incredibly attentive and helpful in dealing with this stuff. I highly recommend him.

I don't know of your doctor but I would just like to say Welcome from one Pacific Northwesterner to another!

Pippini, welcome to the forums! I am pleased to hear you had a good experience with your surgery.

I have my surgery scheduled with Dr. McMahon in January. How is everyone doing now? Is the weight staying off? Were you happy with Dr. McMahon's follow up?

~Dr. Peter Billing Edmonds, Wa ~

I had my surgery on 12/11 by Dr. Peter Billings. Pudget Sound Surgery Center. However, he also has privileges at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland. I had an awesome experience! They have just been such a blessing in my life. My sleeve was done at Evergreen Hospital. Wonderful staff that made you feel very comfortable. Highly recommend Dr. Billing.

woops, i was tired last night and read that wrong...thought you were looking for a referral because of other posts Best of luck with your recovery and surgeries!

Hi Carmella,

I'm scheduled for surgery with Dr. McMahon on January 8th. I met him and Danielle (one of his dieticians) at their info session in August and was very impressed with them and the program. Every person I have interacted with on his staff has been helpful and friendly and I couldn't be happier with the way things have gone so far.

My husband and i had our surgeries in May and are doing great! My husband has gone from 318 to 189 currently (we had the same starting weight yikes lol.) and I am inching towards goal. I can't say enough good things about the folks at Swedish WL - You guys should go to the support group meetings which meet every second saturday of the month - I am hoping to make melsue's acquaintance soon

Best of luck you guys - it can sometimes be a bit rocky after surgery but it is soooo worth it.

I don't know of your doctor but I would just like to say Welcome from one Pacific Northwesterner to another!

Ditto!