Has anyone had any experience with Dr. David Oliak in Orange, CA? He's the surgeon my PCP medical group contracts with.

Love all the wonderful posts - thank you for all the support and information and first-hand experiences!!

Newjem, I was banded by Dr. Oliak on 4/28-just 2 days ago. Dr. Oliak and his staff have been great. I have no complaints. They've always answered my questions quickly when I call. I would highly recommend Dr. Oliak. Oh. My insurance had sent me to a different dr. but I had heard great things about Dr. Oliak and I asked to change to him. The insurance (Blue Cross) said that it was alright since Dr. Oliak works at a Bariatric Center of Excellence. Good luck and let me know what you decide.

Thanks Angelface, how are you doing? Only 2 days post surgery - wow - congratulations!! Are you feeling good?

That's good news about Dr. Oliak, thanks for posting. I haven't been able to find out too much about him, but he's the surgeon my PCP group contracts with so that's reassuring to know someone who has used him. I went to his seminar yesterday and have decided to have the surgery. I also saw a couple of other posts about him on the CA sub-forum.

Hope to hear more from you as you progress. Take care of yourself!

Dr. Oliak's support group is tonight at 6 western medical hospital in orange. Come over. He is the best. I was banded 9-1-07 from Dr Owens and have lost 120# in 16 months. But Dr. Oliak did my sisters by-pass last july.