ldturner 0 Posted November 2, 2010 Looking for a VSG Surgeon in the Seattle / Tacoma Washington area, any suggestions or experiences? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MINI-Me 196 Posted November 2, 2010 I did not use them, but attend their monthly support groups. Puget Sound Surgical Center has some excellent surgeons. Two friends had VSG there with GREAT results and f/u care. http://pugetsoundsurgicalcenter.com/sleeve-gastrectomy.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danitay 2 Posted November 3, 2010 I am going with Puget sound.. so far it is great... My surgery is Nov 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FitatFifty 11 Posted November 3, 2010 I love my surgeon, Dr. Nguyen at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue-plus I received excellent care- and I am doing great! Also there is a wonderful support group associated with the hospital and you are welcome to attend before surgery. It is an excellent way to talk to folks who had the surgery and hear first hand about thier experiences. check out weight loss surgery on Overlake's website-ther's a schedule for the support group if you are interested in attending. good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Secret Surgery 34 4 Posted November 3, 2010 I have a appointment with Puget Sound on Friday. I will keep you posted. Went to there support group last night. They are really really nice. That's all I can report thus far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MINI-Me 196 Posted November 3, 2010 Based on where you live, you might want to attend our group in Marysville. We meet the first Thursday of every month (so the next one is tomorrow night). It is a combined group of all WLS patients, but several VSG'ers attend. http://www.pacificnutritionwellness.com/node/663 You do not need to have had surgery to attend. All are welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ldturner 0 Posted November 4, 2010 Based on where you live, you might want to attend our group in Marysville. We meet the first Thursday of every month (so the next one is tomorrow night). It is a combined group of all WLS patients, but several VSG'ers attend. http://www.pacificnu...ss.com/node/663 You do not need to have had surgery to attend. All are welcome. Thanks for the invite, but, I live in Kent, so it would be quite a drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scindie 0 Posted November 7, 2010 I had my surgery October 25th with Puget Sound Surgical Center. They are awesome! Dr. Billings even called my mother in Oklahoma to let her know I did fine and was very impressed he did this himself and not an assistant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ldturner 0 Posted November 15, 2010 I am going with Puget sound.. so far it is great... My surgery is Nov 15 Break a leg as they say. Let me know how you are doing I went to their seminar on the 13th. I would like to know what you think of the diet foks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ldturner 0 Posted November 15, 2010 I had my surgery October 25th with Puget Sound Surgical Center. They are awesome! Dr. Billings even called my mother in Oklahoma to let her know I did fine and was very impressed he did this himself and not an assistant What do think of the NUT folks over at the Wellness Center. My issue with the center is that its long way to go for the apts, I live in Covington. How are you doing with the diet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ldturner 0 Posted November 15, 2010 I have a appointment with Puget Sound on Friday. I will keep you posted. Went to there support group last night. They are really really nice. That's all I can report thus far. i went to their seminar on Sat the 13th. What did you think of the apt, What do they do at the first apt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Secret Surgery 34 4 Posted November 15, 2010 i went to their seminar on Sat the 13th. What did you think of the apt, What do they do at the first apt? I just wanted to let you know I canceled my appointment. I decided to change surgeons. Only because of cost. There was nothing wrong with Puget sound. Like I said they we're very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ldturner 0 Posted November 15, 2010 I just wanted to let you know I canceled my appointment. I decided to change surgeons. Only because of cost. There was nothing wrong with Puget sound. Like I said they we're very nice. Who did you go with? Sat they quoted $16,300 for VSG, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scindie 0 Posted November 15, 2010 What do think of the NUT folks over at the Wellness Center. My issue with the center is that its long way to go for the apts, I live in Covington. How are you doing with the diet? My first visit prior to surgery was about an hour.. I've only had one since my surgery and I had a few questions, so it was good. But, I agree, it is long for a drive all the way from Covington! I honestly dont look forward to going Im doing good on the diet, but having a hard time mentally going away from the mushy part of the diet! Afraid Im going to mess it up or stretch out my stomach even though I know I cant at this point. Hang in there with the NUT center... who did you see? There's one that is awesome and the other I could care less for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Secret Surgery 34 4 Posted November 15, 2010 Who did you go with? Sat they quoted $16,300 for VSG, I have decided to go to Mexico. There is a really good surgeon there and it is half the cost. I am self paid so it makes a big difference. My surgery is set for November 25th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites