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Feedback Dr. Ponce

ecbailey

By ecbailey, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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ecbailey    0

ecbailey
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Anyone have feedback on Dr. Jamie Ponce in Dalton, GA? I am having surg. 3/23/2005 and am having the nervous jitters. Any positive remarks would be helpful. Eliza

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New Hope    37

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Hi, EC, congratuations on your upcoming banding! Wow, that's Wednesday!! We have several Dr. Ponce' patients. I'm sure they'll respond soon. Have you tried doing a "search" (at the top of the page) for his name? I just wanted to wish you the very best of luck. How much weight would you like to lose?

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hrv    0

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I had Surgery on the 10th and I think Dr. Ponce is wonderful. I am already down 10 lbs. and really feel very good. Best of Luck!

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I had surgery with Dr. Ponce in September and although my weight loss has been slow, I have been very pleased. I feel like I have made some really good changes and that the weight will never come back. I loved Dr. Ponce and his staff. They are very friendly and knowledgable and are very easy to get in touch with if you need something. Good luck. You're gonna be so glad you did this.

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ecbailey    0

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Thanks everyone for the feedback. I will be leaving in the morning and will post as soon as I can. Keep me in your thoughts! Eliza

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My wife had surgery on July 14, 2003. He has been wonderful in seeing to the needs of my wife. His staff is also very helpful. I enjoy going to the support group meetings myself! Keep us posted on your progress!!!!!

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ecbailey    0

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How is your wife doing now? When I come for my fill, I am planning on coordinating my trip so I can attend a support meeting. Which group do you go to? Isn't there more than one?

You know, my husband has felt that there is not enough support for the spouses..i.e., what to expect after surgery. I am two weeks post op and was very moody once I got home. A lot of it had to do with the stress of two children, 2 and 6, each with the throw up bug during Spring Break!

Other aspects of it had to do with not having time to myself to adjust, and being in pain and not being able to explain it to him.

How long did it take for your wife to really recover? I fell good, but I am not 100%.

Take Care, Eliza

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fireman20    3

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Our group meeting is tomorrow night. My wife took a little while to get back to 100 % but now she is doing great! Maybe we will see you there!

Danny

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Nettie    1

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I would like to know how you all are doing now. I have a consult with Dr. Ponce from GA. on Aug. 28, 2007. I would like feedback on any complications and positive's or anything else that may be helpful in making my decision.

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