Dr Barker in the Dallas area

[jasminem89 17]

Has anyone had their VSG with Dr Barker and care to share experience.

[TexasT 99]

He did both my lap-band and revision to VSG (years ago now!). I loved him and his staff, though my only complaint was the waiting time in the lobby. I did a lot of research when I had mine done and went with a proven surgeon that had a great track record. Feel free to ask them for his stats (complication rates, type of surgeries performed, etc.) and they should willingly give them to you.

He put my lap-band port in to STAY, so it was a bit of a chore to cut it back out. I ended up getting a hematoma that opened up in that area about a week after surgery. I went straight to the hospital and he was there to fix me right up. During my revision I also had a hernia repair, tons of adhesions taken down, and my gallbladder removed. So quite a laundry list of things he had to do. He's a great surgeon and gorgeous to boot, which doesn't hurt any .

I whole-heartedly recommend him!

[jasminem89 17]

Yes I also liked his tracker record but the only thing I really don't is that I never met him and I'm going on my 3 diet class. I don't want to feel like a number.

[Stephyfly 10]

I have had contact with Dr. Barker since 2006 when I started my weight loss journey. (Had surgery in 2011... Long story LoL) I would recommend BBC (Barker Bariatric Center) to any one!

Don't be afraid to ask them questions!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TexasT 99]

I'm not sure how they are running things now, as I've not been in their office in several years. I met Dr. B my first visit for my band, and saw him for my consult when I was having issues with it and we discussed the sleeve. His staff has grown quite a bit and I'm sure he concentrates on doing the actual surgeries and not so much the office stuff. He's an amazing surgeon, and I never felt like a number with the follow-up people I saw post-op in the office. If you feel more comfortable with a smaller office where you get more one-on-one time with the doctor, then by all means go that route. But they may not have the experience he and his staff have. I forgot to mention also that the hospital care after my surgery was top notch.

[NtvTxn 1,262]

I used Dr. Davidson, a D Magazine 'Top Doc' for 18 years - I don't know Dr. Barker, but I've heard good things about him. I DO know about Forest Park Medical Center, it was wonderful. Beautiful facility, great staff...there was nothing I can complain about when I was there!!!

I am sure you'll be in good hands with Dr. Barker....good luck, a year after surgery, you won't believe how your life has changed!!!