I have researched so many surgeons. I feel like I could write a book! There are a few with sterling feedback -just a few minor complaints. But for the most part, every surgeon has their share of unhappy patients and complaints. At what point does a bad feedback become a dealbreaker? How do you measure a surgeon's competence outside of diplomas?

warmmorningsun -- what a great name!

Thank you! :biggrin1: I've had that name and email addy for almost 10 years now :confused:

What worries me too is when you hear stories of when a doctor is obviously just applying all the same rules to band patients as for bypass patients - same diet, same warnings about sugar etc. Obviously they've added the band to their services because its obviously a growing trend. That would scare the sh*t out of me - its an entirely different procedure and a different lifestyle afterwards!