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Has anyone in the Cincinnati area had Gastric Bypass with Dr. Brad Watkins? I see he does a lot of bands and sleeves, but I haven't seen anything from anyone who has had the bypass. I have an appointment with his office next month and I don't want to waste my time and copay if it's not something he does.

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He did my lapband, wonderful dr. My understanding is that he does all types of weight loss procedures. Unfortunately for me, the band was not successful as I had several band slips. So I went to Mexico to have my band removed and a mini bypass done. Doing better, lost 20 lbs so far.

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He did my sleeve, but I know he is pretty well known for all procedures.

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He did my sleeve but I don't think he took enough out. I started at 291 and 10 months later only 260lb I saw is Dr assistant and he didn't seem concerned??? I was like are you serious...so I will be going to another dr to see if my stomach is small as it can be....SORRY MINE WASN'T A SUCCESS..His nutrionist didn't help me much...I like to go to Dr Curry group is nutriounist did help and now I am getting back on track...Good luck!

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Dr. Watkins doesn't now nor has he ever performed gastric bypass. He feels it's too invasive when you can lose as well with the other procedures available.

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