Dr.madan Or Dr.woodman Memphis Tn

[cutecarmelnurse 0]

I AM Considering getting banded. I am curious to know what experience anyone had with eitheir dr.? I was given links to their pages. I am just also wanting ro get personal opinions whether positive or negative. thanks:help:

[pamla68 1]

I heard both stay booked up. I'm going to Dr. Weaver.

[kittykoo 1]

Hey.....

Dr. Woodman did my surgery, and he is an excellent Dr. I do not know Dr Madan, but I do know that Dr. Woodman refers any high-risk patients to Dr. Madan. In my opinion, you would be in good hands with either.

Good luck to you.

[pamla68 1]

Update!

I'm going to Dr. Madan on Friday.

[kittykoo 1]

Wonderful!!! I am so happy for you. Dr. Madan is a very skilled surgeon. One of my acquaintances with many health issues that would have impacted her wls was referred to Dr. Madan by Dr. Woodman's office. I am not familiar with his post-op care, but I am sure that he and his staff will provide any support that you need during your weight loss journey.

Best wishes to you.....connie

[pamla68 1]

thanks Connie. Everything went okay. Insurance will be submitted tomorrow.

[mikki21 1]

I am registered to go to a Lapband Seminar tomorrow. Have any of you gone to this seminar? What info did you gain? Have any of you considered Mexico for the surgery? Dr Kuri? I am eager to learn more!!

[mzmom67 0]

Dr. Woodman did my surgery in Sept 07 and while he is an excellent surgeon, his bedside manner is terrible. He is very rude and doesn't have a problem with putting you down. I have lost 60lbs and he told that he sees now that I am going to be one of his failures. 5 months after having my surgery I had a serious back injury and couldn't move for 6 weeks and he told me that I was just using that as an excuse not to exercise. If you have any other choice of a doctor I would look into them. I would suggest Dr. Weaver.

[kittykoo 1]

Hey, Mzmom...don't feel so bad, you are not alone. I am sure that Dr W counts me as one of his failures also, but I don't! AND I know what you mean about some of his comments also. I went for an office visit after my husband died unexpectedly, and hadn't lost any weight, and when he questioned me, I explained that I had been going through a tough time. He told me (not sarcastically, just matter-of-factly) that my husband's death had nothing to do with my weight-loss program. Technically, he was correct, but realistically, he has no idea and may he never come to understand. I haven't been back to see him since that time. I haven't lost any more weight and know that he would be really unhappy since I still need to lose about 30 lbs to reach the goal he set for me (I would be happy with 20). I have since changed jobs and can't attend the support meetings, so I have sort of lost my motivation. Since I have lost about 120 lbs, I don't consider myself a failure, and YOU can take all the time you want. You won't be a failure until YOU decide you are! Best wishes to you. connie

[mzmom67 0]

Hey, Mzmom...don't feel so bad, you are not alone. I am sure that Dr W counts me as one of his failures also, but I don't! AND I know what you mean about some of his comments also. I went for an office visit after my husband died unexpectedly, and hadn't lost any weight, and when he questioned me, I explained that I had been going through a tough time. He told me (not sarcastically, just matter-of-factly) that my husband's death had nothing to do with my weight-loss program. Technically, he was correct, but realistically, he has no idea and may he never come to understand. I haven't been back to see him since that time. I haven't lost any more weight and know that he would be really unhappy since I still need to lose about 30 lbs to reach the goal he set for me (I would be happy with 20). I have since changed jobs and can't attend the support meetings, so I have sort of lost my motivation. Since I have lost about 120 lbs, I don't consider myself a failure, and YOU can take all the time you want. You won't be a failure until YOU decide you are! Best wishes to you. connie

Hi Connie,

Thanks for your reply. I am sorry to hear about the death of your husband. It was 2 months after my surgery that I lost my cousin Tammy. She was more like a sister to me than a cousin. I experience the same thing you need with Dr. W because I only lost 3 lbs in 6 weeks. I told him about the loss of my cousin and that I have been having a hard time accepting her death, He told me that all well and good but she was gone and I need to get back to losing weight. I shouldn't have gone back bat at that time there was no other doctor on my insurance. But now Dr. Weaver is so I am thinking about switching to her. I understand that he is losing alot of patients because of his attitude. Maybe one day he will realize that and change his way (Honestly I don't think he will).

Lisa

[kittykoo 1]

You know, Lisa, when reading our posts to each other, it sounds like Dr. W. is really cold, but I have always given him the "benefit of doubt" and felt that, in his own way, he is trying to motivate us. I do feel that he is an excellent Dr. and that is what is most important to me. However, I just am not interested in going for an office visit when I know that he will be so disapproving of me. I wish I could get motivated again, but I realize that his office doesn't offer any support except for the "stop whining and deal with it" system. Well, I AM dealing with my life and I don't whine because it doesn't help, but that takes about all the will and resolve I have. I really wish that there was a support group that dealt with our kind of issues. You know, we don't have much in common with the "newbies" that are enjoying learning the wonderful benefits of this life-changing surgery. I think we would benefit from a group discussion with others who are learning to live "long-term" with the band. Didn't mean to go on so long........I hope all goes well for you today and I am really happy for both of us that we are dealing with our weight issues in our own way. connie