My "seminar" yesterday - this will be long, sorry!

[princess_n_thep 2]

Sharon,

I am not banded yet, so I am sharing in your frustration as if it were me. I have several points to make on this one.

First, no one should EVER have "names" they give to patients as that is EXTREMELY unprofessional. It is kind of like the grade school bully's that would make fun of you if you tripped on the playground and call you "big foot" for weeks or something.

Second, I don't care how "busy" the doctor is. If he has no time for you now as you are a pion without insurance approval then will he have time for you when you need him?

Third, a scale??? What about if you lost weight but gained muscle? Then what? You could actually have gotten "leaner" but gained weight in muscle mass for gosh sakes!

Fourth, I personally am traveling for my surgeon and flying to him. If you live in a major city (or near one) find out where an airline flies regularly to another major city for peanuts on the dollar and start looking there for another surgeon? I think you should feel totally comfy with your surgeon.

[GeezerSue 7]

I crossed off the names of those who required me to waste my time being TOLD what I had already READ.

I'd call and ask how many bands this doctor has placed. If it isn't at least 50, I'd keep looking.

[Pacomomma 0]

Saron i was banded by Kwon on 2/9/05 the office staff were caring . The nurse practioner is great she is very kind and caring . I know that hey are now asking for pt to go to some support meetings I go every other Monday and have found it to be very informative and helpful . maybe you should come to one and see what goes on there is one in Matamorous every other Wednesday . Let me know again I love That office and Dr. Kwon

[porclndoll 0]

I too am using Dr Kwons office. I go tomorrow for my FIRST series of tests required before the surgery...blood work, Upper GI and an appointment with the nutricianist! I am very excited and very very ANXIOUS. I just want to get this done!! I too had some reservations about the office with the rules and what not, but after thinking things over....maybe this is the guy I want to perform my surgery. If he is this "strict" before surgery he is going to be this "strict" DURING the surgery meaning less room for complications. There are these steps in place for a reason, to ENSURE our saftey.......what can be wrong with that??? I know its very hard to comply when all you want to do is be done with this life of ours, dealing with being morbidly obese. But I am willing to do what ever is necessary for me to get thru the ENTIRE process as quickly and as safely as possible.