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Hi, I'm working my way through the pre-op requirements and was wondering if anyone has used Dr Brad Watkins. Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks.

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I had Chris Northup in Cinti. 5 months out and down 66 lbs. what group is Watkins with? I went to 4WL Seminars before I chose Northup. At the time he was the most qualified around here.

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Dr. Watkins is with UC Weight Loss. I have gone to 3 wls. I went to the seminar from Dr Northrups

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Hey buckeyefan1985,

I am having a sleeve done with Dr. Watkins on June 5th. I really like him! Have you made a desicion yet? I know Dr. Watkins is a great surgeon and you will be in great, capable hands! Best Wishes for your journey!

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Hi Jenn,

What made you decide on Dr Watkin? Are you on your pre-op diet? What does Dr Watkin want you to have for food during

this time? Is his pre-op diet 2 weeks? I still have 1 more supervised consult with my family doctor. I met with Tonya for my psych visit and go for my NUT counseling first week of June. Good luck with your surgery. You must be really excited.

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I'm scheduled for surgery on Jan 22nd with Dr. brad Watkins. Attended Northup's seminar & decided against him. UC Med Cntr is now considered a Center of Excellence too. Happy so far with EVERYthing. Hope you're doing well!

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I had Northup 13 months ago. I've had no problems and am down 92 lbs without exercise due to unrelated pain issues. I want to loose 16-20 more. I still have great restriction, my blood tests came back normal at the one yr draw. Best of luck with your surgery. How many sleeves has Watkins done?

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Hi Mokee,

Congratulations on your sleeve! That's so exciting that you're down 92 lbs and counting... I decided on dr. Watkins over Northup due to insurance and distance too. Also, hubby & I met with dr. Watkins and we felt very comfortable. I never asked for a number of sleeves he's done. I'm certain dr. Northup is an amazing surgeon too. Hope you have awesome continued success!! Keep us posted. Getting nervous....with only 10 more days until surgery. liquid pre op 2-week fast is challenging especially with a hubby who's as fit as a fiddle and 4 kiddos. But I know I can do this. Best of luck to you and all of you!!!

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Hi Mokee,

Congratulations on your sleeve! That's so exciting that you're down 92 lbs and counting... I decided on dr. Watkins over Northup due to insurance and distance too. Also, hubby & I met with dr. Watkins and we felt very comfortable. I never asked for a number of sleeves he's done. I'm certain dr. Northup is an amazing surgeon too. Hope you have awesome continued success!! Keep us posted. Getting nervous....with only 10 more days until surgery. liquid pre op 2-week fast is challenging especially with a hubby who's as fit as a fiddle and 4 kiddos. But I know I can do this. Best of luck to you and all of you!!!

Good luck on your surgery its almost here...I hope you keep in contact with us...today is snowy and cold so I have been online looking at posts......and trying to see what everyone is eating and doing on their weightloss journey

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