Has anyone used Dr. Brad Bilton in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the sleeve? If so, where facility was the procedure done at, what was the experience like from beginning to end???

Any help is a HUGE HELP!

I am using Dr. Dewitt in Birmingham. He has a great reputation and people come from all over the US to see him.

Criney,

Have you had your surgery yet? I will be using Dr. DeWitt also. I live in Centre.

yes. I had my surgery on 3/12, 8 days ago. Dr. Dewitt is wonderful. I have had pain and other things I worried about but he always calls me, even after hours to help. He really cares and will take great care of you. You are in good hands.

When is your surgery date?

No I haven't had surgery yet. Luck of the universe got a call from my surgeon's office - he is on indefinite leave of absence. They referred me to doctor DeWitt. grrrrr

I am waiting for a call from Laurie to see if they will accept all of the paperwork I had already filled out for my original surgeon. I have already met the 3 month medically supervised diet part and the psychologist...

Thank you so much for responding about your experience. Hearing from a doctor's patient is by far the best referrence. I am glad you are having a good experience.

Carrie

So I started this when I was looking into drs. I have attended a seminar here in Tuscaloosa with the only drs that does it here. While they were really nice, they do not do the sleeve yet and i am no where interested in being the first in. Dr. DeWitt and Dr. Matthews are my 2 other options.

Are there any things that Dr. DeWitt requires outside of insurance? I do not have to do the 7 months of weight loss. I have 3 years of recorded weight and cardio test already done.

The dr. here requires things like 2 support groups before surgery, 1 after, the seminar, all day class with dietician, BMI under 50, Physc Evaluation and sleep study. It will be at least 6 weeks before i know what is exactly required of me.

Call Dr DeWitt. He is great and I had my surgery fast and he has a lot of experience.

Lori at his office is terrific!! Please tell them that Carol Riney told you to call. Everything for me has been great. They really care and it shows. He calls on nights and weekends and is so nice. Best decision I ever made!!

I called for Lori, I left a message. What requirements did you have?

No requirements. I was self pay.

Dang. The Tuscaloosa dr requires phys eval and sleep study. I grilled my insurance and they mentioned nothing of the sort so I am guessing it is his rules.