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Who Was Your Gastric Sleeve Surgeon

Hi, I would very much like all of us to publish who your surgeon was and at what facility you received your sleeve? I would hope this information will be of importance for all the future visitors to the site in helping them make a decision and hoping to relieve some stress in picking a doctor. Please post your information.

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Dr. Brian Lahmann at BMI Surgery - Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, Illinois (south suburb of Chicago).

It's a gorgeous, brand new hospital, and the staff couldn't be nicer. Dr. Lahmann and his partner Dr, Christopher Joyce have been doing bariatric surgery for over 10 years. They have the highest ratings.

My name is Lisa and I am out of Tacoma Washington, I had my sleeve done in Everette by Dr Chock .... she is fabulous and I am down 92 lbs in 6 months ... ddnt quite hit the big 100 but looking foward to more weight loss this next 6 months

My Dr will be Dr Toby Broussard, no surgery date yet because I have to quit smoking but I already have the appointment for my smoking cessation set. So almost there

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Dr Thomas Lavin, Covinton La

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Dr. Chris cottrell, Garland, Tx.....couldn't be happier!

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I had Dr.Fass at Seton Medical Center in Austin Texas. He is very clear about what he will do, very personable, and easy on the eyes. :-) His staff is helpful and competent, his nurse Jenna has gone out of her way to help me multiple times.

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Dr. Schram

Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Dr. Schram (Grand Rapids, Michigan) ... He's my doctor as well, he has an amazing way with his patients.

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I was sleeved May 20th at Lenox Hill Hospital by Dr. Edward Yatco and haven't had one complication. The only thing I HAVE been experiencing is hair loss which is the norm anyway but otherwise he's a fabulous physician.

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I cannot make enough positive comments about Alok Gandhi, D.O. from Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York. He is my surgeon and my bride's surgeon. He and his staff and the entire Rochester General team have been absolutely tremendous.

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My surgeon is Dr. John Dietrick of Tampa Florida. He is great - does mostly gastric bypass surgeries. So this is his stock and trade. Great program with multiple yr follow up for all his patients. Nutritionist on staff which is included in the fee. He is also capable of fixing other issues he may find - for me a hiatial hernia that I had suffered reflux from for years - now NO REFLUX! Surgery was at Florida Hospital Tampa - trained staff, caring and compassionate. Great experience. Would recommend him to anyone. OH by the way, I am a nurse - we know how to vet out surgeons! We only go with the best! Highly recommend him.

Dr Thomas Umbach from Blossom Bariatrics. Had the procedure done at North Vista Hospital. Couldn't be more pleased, no pain at all, drinking water and getting my protein has been a breeze.

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