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I'm just beginning my process and haven't a clue who may be a good surgeon ? Any help would be appreciated!! FYI ... My appt was set with Dr Billings?....

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Hi, I was going to be with them initially, But i moved to a doctor in Auburn, his name is Dr. Hannafy and I'm so happy i did it he is awesome!! My surgery is next monday!!

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My surgery is next week. My surgeon is Dr. Billing. I researched a lot of doctors and actually interviewed several surgeons before I chose Dr. Billing. He is also associated with the nutritionist that I've been seeing for several years now and her recommendation was this center. I have been very happy so far with my communications with Dr. Billing. He is always attentive and answers my questions thoroughly. He looks you direct in the eyes when he talks to you. I talked with several of his post-op patients and they all raved about him. I'm very confident in my choice.

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I feel the same way with my doctor... Hopefully we can talk after surgery.... The best of the lucks for you

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Hey Moonrisen, I'm the patient in the household and I've got to say, Drs. Billing and Crouthamel, two of the three surgeons in the practice, worked on me on 01/17/12. I couldn't be a happier camper. Period. From the posts I'd read on this site pre-op, I'd expected a few things, like, shoulder pain, gaseous emissions, and some pretty harsh pain but none of it happened. Oh sure, I did accept the painkiller injections in the hospital (Evergreen in Kirkland and, yes, also a great experience) but I honest and truly had just one day of pain and that was it. I can also hip you to the nutriton peiple this practice uses. Pacific Nutrition and Wellness. They're in the next building north of their offices. Watch out for the PN&W front office staff, they can be a tad rude but I've dealt with two nutritionists and one exercise physiologist and have no complaints with them. I've already lost 72 lbs from my high (or should I say low!) of last summer and I'm employing new ways to live. Baby steps, they really do work. Well, I didn't intend this to be a novella. Stay in touch with what you decide to do, I'll be interested and good luck!

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I am so happy you replied also!! Wow!! 72lbs!!! Thank you for sharing your experience....I'm self pay and their 21,000 seems daunting....

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