Has anyone used Dr. McDowell for Lap Band surgery? If so would you please PM me so I could ask about the 2 week post op diet. I have a copy of one someone gave me at the Support group meeting, but I've heard that each doctor does something a little different. I'm wondering if I started following the diet now before I see him if I could move my surgery up.

I can't help you with the information you need, but I was just wondering what you think of the dr? I am going on thursday for an "informational meeting" there and just wonder what you think of the drs there, staff, etc. How long did it take you to get approval, what insurance, etc. lol I live in Hendersonville, so these drs are my closest.

Thanks in advance for any info you can give me

Hi Jenny,

Sorry I didn't answer before now, but I didn't get on the computer yesterday. I loved Dr. McDowell. He is a wonderful caring doctor. I had my surgery on July 15 so I'm a week out from surgery. At the last minute I change my mind and had the more drastic RNY surgery. I think it was the right decision for me.

I have Medicare insurance so I had a six month waiting period but then I was able to schedule surgery once I had jumped through all their hoops.

Everyone I have dealt with at their office is great. You will be in good hands. I would suggest attending the support group their office sponsors and also go to the gatherings the people have put together on their own. The support of people who have gone before you will be invaluable.

I wish you the best of luck

B

Thank you so much! I am nervous about any surgery, and knowing good things about the dr makes me more comfortable. I talked to someone at their office yesterday and they were nice and called right back with my answer. I had Pyloric Stenosis surgery as a 1 mo old and wasn't sure if that would knock me out of being able to do it. She talked to the "head surgeon" (? I think) and said it would be fine since I was so young. I was impressed at how fast they get back to you!

Dr. McDowell did my band on July 10th. I can't say enough good things about the entire staff at the office, and the care at the hospital. If only all medical treatment was so caring. :smile2:

well, I met dr mcdowell last night, I really liked him! I'm nervous about having to get a letter from my PCP- he doesn't know yet and he is very conservative so I don't know if he will say yes. I guess I need to call my pcp and see if i have to go in or if I can just drop off the paperwork. going to do that now.