I'm new here and looking for any comments, recommendations, etc. on physicians in Dallas. I've heard some good things about Dr. Jayseelam (sp?) What about others?

I used Dr. Hamn which is an associate with Dr. Cribbins, the whole experience is amazing. The staff is great and let me tell you I am post op 4 weeks I went in weighing 237.5 on the day of surgery and gain about 12 lbs after surgery because of medication and swelling and 4 weeks later I am weighing 228. I feel great and had no problems with incisions or anything. I had surgery on Thursday and went back to work on Monday. Sometimes I feel like I didn't even have surgery I feel so good!!! Hope this helps someone. Oh, also I was diabetic and high blood pressure and have not had to take either since day of surgery...AMAZING!!! That was worth the sugery in itself.

I used Dr. Benavides with AIGB. I have been very pleased. He has alot of experience and knowledge. I was afraid I would have large scars and all I have are tiny lines that look like small scratches. You won't go wrong with him.

I used Dr. Hamn which is an associate with Dr. Cribbins, the whole experience is amazing. The staff is great and let me tell you I am post op 4 weeks I went in weighing 237.5 on the day of surgery and gain about 12 lbs after surgery because of medication and swelling and 4 weeks later I am weighing 228. I feel great and had no problems with incisions or anything. I had surgery on Thursday and went back to work on Monday. Sometimes I feel like I didn't even have surgery I feel so good!!! Hope this helps someone. Oh, also I was diabetic and high blood pressure and have not had to take either since day of surgery...AMAZING!!! That was worth the sugery in itself.

Glad everything went to well. It amazes me how different Hamm and Cribbins are. Hamm is a no nonsense guy and tells you like it is (in a good way) and Cribbins is the super nice, bedside manner kind of guy. They are both good, but very different. I used Dr Cribbins, But Hamm has done one of my fills and have freinds that used hom too.

Dr Cribbins did my surgery at Baylor Frisco...He was great...I had mine 4 weeks from the siminar date. I was cash pay though and I knwo that insurance takes a little longer...

OUSooner,

Did Dr Cribbins tell you 2 oz of thick liquids every two hours for 5 weeks? Or did I getthat wrong because Im having a problem getting my Proteins in. I just got banded on May 24th, so its still new.

Thanks

I was considering using Cribbins if my insurance would pay and Kirshenbaum if my insurance refused. Yesterday I went to my GP and he said he wouldn't recommend it. He doesn't think I am heavy enough. I am at about a 38 BMI and have uncontrolled hypertension.

Does Cribbins require your local GP to approve the surgery?

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My BMI was 35.7 and I have 60 lbs to lose with no health problems. Dr Cribbins did not require I go to a GP first. I dont necessarily think I would listen to your Dr. if you have health problems that losing weight could help and he is telling you not to do the surgery...

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Dr Cribbins did my surgery at Baylor Frisco...He was great...I had mine 4 weeks from the siminar date. I was cash pay though and I knwo that insurance takes a little longer...</p> <p> </p> <p>OUSooner,</p> <p> </p> <p>Did Dr Cribbins tell you 2 oz of thick liquids every two hours for 5 weeks? Or did I getthat wrong because Im having a problem getting my Proteins in. I just got banded on May 24th, so its still new.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks

</p> <p> </p> That sounds about right from what I recall. He doesn't do the pre-op liquids, but makes up for it with a long post op liquid diet. You can make your Protein shakes thicker by blending bananas and/or Peanut Butter with the chocolate Protein Shakes.

I was considering using Cribbins if my insurance would pay and Kirshenbaum if my insurance refused. Yesterday I went to my GP and he said he wouldn't recommend it. He doesn't think I am heavy enough. I am at about a 38 BMI and have uncontrolled hypertension.

Does Cribbins require your local GP to approve the surgery?

Same here. My PCP did not even know I was having it done, not that I was keeping it from him, just that Dr Cribben's and my insurance did not require his referal. Hope that helps. :confused:

Is there a charge to go to the Cribbins' seminar? Is it very informative?

Is there a charge to go to the Cribbins' seminar? Is it very informative?

I think it waslike 150$ or close to that but by the time I was there I knew I wanted him to do my surgery.Yes he does it himself and is very informative and was helpful in answering questions.

If there was a charge, I don't remember it, It must have been covered by my co-pay. He does both the band and RNY and he gave the pro's and con's to both. very informative.