Dr. Yau or Dr. Cobourn/Mumford?

[marcar35 0]

Hello to all:

I am going to be banded in the very near future and I have read with interest everyone's opinions regarding the clinics. I did a lot of my research online and weighed the pros and cons between the 3 clinics. I dismissed the TCC (Toronto Cosmetic Centre) right away as their website is poorly designed and is not at all informative. I had my initial consultation with TLBC on Monday, April 30 and one with Dr. Mumford at TWLOS today. I found the initial consultation was better handled at the TWLOS clinic because you do not have an in-between speaking to you. Dr. Mumford was very informative and was able to answer all my questions. Unlike the TLBC where the patient coordinator could not really answer some of the questions about the surgery. Don't get me wrong the coordinator at TLBC was very pleasant but I felt I was listening to a 'sales pitch' more than the ins and outs on the procedure I was considering. I liked the fact TLBC had a choice of bands available because we are not all the same, however, Dr. Mumford pointed out that the other bands do not have an even 'round' fill like the Inamed band and therefore the stomach could be unevenly tightened. I have my surgery tentatively booked with TLBC and I have to confirm next week. The two reasons I'm considering TLBC over TWLOS are the location of the clinic and the fact Dr. Yau has more experience in this field. I do hope that I get to consult with Dr. Yau before the surgery.

Will keep everyone posted.

[Yoda 0]

You definitely get to consult with Dr Yau....all you have to do is ask. You see the pre-op coord. first and then the doc (if you so chose).