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Anyone have a familiarity and/or information on these two doctors?

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Anyone have a familiarity and/or information on these two doctors?

(7) years ago, Oliak did my lap band procedure. Initially I had a (50) pound successful weight loss. But the distance and numerous saline adjustments weren't working for me. I've had many problems with getting "stuck" and vomiting food that was too dense or fibrous. Foods that are supposed to be good for you and able to satiate your appetite. It became a vicious cycle. I am now with another bariatric surgeon named Dr. Quebbemann, trying to get approval for a revision but having problems with my insurance wanting to cover only the band removal but not the gastric sleeve. Very frustrating.

From what I remember, Oliak wasn't a warm and fuzzy type of Dr. Most of them aren't, I suppose. I am not familiar with Owens. Is he in the same area as Oliak? My new surgeon is based in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills. He works with Dr. Braverman and I am disappointed that although I voluntarily cancelled my operation the day before, (supposes to be Jan. 16, 2014) neither of them have contacted me to speak about my circumstances. (insurance issues). I thought this was supposed to be a "team" effort. Not the case when the surgeon's office notifies me that only Part of the surgery is going to be paid for by my insurance the DAY BEFORE scheduled surgery. Not cool at all.

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Anyone have a familiarity and/or information on these two doctors?

(7) years ago, Oliak did my lap band procedure. Initially I had a (50) pound successful weight loss. But the distance and numerous saline adjustments weren't working for me. I've had many problems with getting "stuck" and vomiting food that was too dense or fibrous. Foods that are supposed to be good for you and able to satiate your appetite. It became a vicious cycle. I am now with another bariatric surgeon named Dr. Quebbemann, trying to get approval for a revision but having problems with my insurance wanting to cover only the band removal but not the gastric sleeve. Very frustrating.

From what I remember, Oliak wasn't a warm and fuzzy type of Dr. Most of them aren't, I suppose. I am not familiar with Owens. Is he in the same area as Oliak? My new surgeon is based in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills. He works with Dr. Braverman and I am disappointed that although I voluntarily cancelled my operation the day before, (supposes to be Jan. 16, 2014) neither of them have contacted me to speak about my circumstances. (insurance issues). I thought this was supposed to be a "team" effort. Not the case when the surgeon's office notifies me that only Part of the surgery is going to be paid for by my insurance the DAY BEFORE scheduled surgery. Not cool at all.

Sorry to hear you are having problems with the insurance end of ya hinges and thanks for the info.

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DID not like Oliaks attitude or his office staff. But his knowledge does put you at ease. I loved Owens staff but never actually went in to see the Dr. Went with Dr Hamamji, surgery 2.10 but I was going to go with Owens otherwise.

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