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mmiotto33 · February 20, 2009

any thoughts on Dr. Milton Owens from Coastal Obesity? please let me know ASAP!!

Thanks!

Mariela

bella1 · February 21, 2009

Yes Mariela!!! Change doctors now!!! I too had Dr. Owens because I read that he had so much experience,but I wish I had chosen a different Dr.! I had my surgery done by him at Rancho Specialty hospital and every aspect of it was terrible! not only was the staff completely incompetent, but Dr.Owens cut a blood vessel during my surgery and I bled internally(I could have died!)I highly reccomend you find a new doc.!!!!!!!!!!

RayeP · February 21, 2009

Hi Mariela,

I called alot of different physicians and finally made an appointment with Dr. Owens. I had my lap band with Dr. Owens in April of 08 at Rancho Hospital. I just love him. It was slow losing weight at first and I was a little discouraged. Today I weigh in and I’ve lost 101 lbs!! I’m very close to my goal. I rarely think about food anymore even though i know that it's harder for some others. When I do, I’m very conscious about what I eat. I loved the support group there too but i don't get to go that often, but i make sure i at least walk everyday and i always try to remind myself that i can't take any of this for granted. There's a few others on this site that went to Dr. Owens too.

Good luck with your journey!

mmiotto33 · February 23, 2009

so i have one yes and one no... anyone else?

Caseyrny · February 23, 2009

Hi Mariela,

I had Gastric Bypass by Dr. Owens at Rancho Specialty Hospital June 30, 2008. I am so glad that I chose him to do my surgery! He was so nice at my consultation and the hospital staff were so patient and kind to me! I was so nervous before surgery but the support you get is incredible! Dr. Owens gives all his patients his cell phone number in case you have any questions! Ive never had a doctor give me his personal phone number before!

I hope your surgery goes just as smooth as mine, let me know when you get home!

Casey

Gastric Bypass

6/30/08

95 pounds lost so far!

any thoughts on Dr. Milton Owens from Coastal Obesity? please let me know ASAP!!
Thanks!

Mariela

coolnmellow · March 27, 2009

I am having the lap band procedure done in this morning at 7:30 am. Dr Owens is my surgeon and I am looking forward to it. Chapman Medical Center is the hospital. I am a little nervous and hoping all goes well. I am doing the lapband to help get my diabetes under control. 3/27/2009