Has anyone had their VSG with Dr Barker and care to share experience.

He did both my lap-band and revision to VSG (years ago now!). I loved him and his staff, though my only complaint was the waiting time in the lobby. I did a lot of research when I had mine done and went with a proven surgeon that had a great track record. Feel free to ask them for his stats (complication rates, type of surgeries performed, etc.) and they should willingly give them to you.

He put my lap-band port in to STAY, so it was a bit of a chore to cut it back out. I ended up getting a hematoma that opened up in that area about a week after surgery. I went straight to the hospital and he was there to fix me right up. During my revision I also had a hernia repair, tons of adhesions taken down, and my gallbladder removed. So quite a laundry list of things he had to do. He's a great surgeon and gorgeous to boot, which doesn't hurt any .

I whole-heartedly recommend him!

Yes I also liked his tracker record but the only thing I really don't is that I never met him and I'm going on my 3 diet class. I don't want to feel like a number.

I have had contact with Dr. Barker since 2006 when I started my weight loss journey. (Had surgery in 2011... Long story LoL) I would recommend BBC (Barker Bariatric Center) to any one!

Don't be afraid to ask them questions!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm not sure how they are running things now, as I've not been in their office in several years. I met Dr. B my first visit for my band, and saw him for my consult when I was having issues with it and we discussed the sleeve. His staff has grown quite a bit and I'm sure he concentrates on doing the actual surgeries and not so much the office stuff. He's an amazing surgeon, and I never felt like a number with the follow-up people I saw post-op in the office. If you feel more comfortable with a smaller office where you get more one-on-one time with the doctor, then by all means go that route. But they may not have the experience he and his staff have. I forgot to mention also that the hospital care after my surgery was top notch.

I used Dr. Davidson, a D Magazine 'Top Doc' for 18 years - I don't know Dr. Barker, but I've heard good things about him. I DO know about Forest Park Medical Center, it was wonderful. Beautiful facility, great staff...there was nothing I can complain about when I was there!!!

I am sure you'll be in good hands with Dr. Barker....good luck, a year after surgery, you won't believe how your life has changed!!!