Tacoma/Federal Way St Francis Hospital ANYONE?

[AggieSleever 24]

Has anyone had any experience with St Francis Hospital Federal Way Weight Management program? Drs Haroon Anwar or Troy Houseworthy?? I have BCBS Fed and need to use a "Center of Excellence". There's not a lot of chat about sleeve in this area. I'm a little worried, and would be so grateful for ANY feedback! Thanks!

[AggieSleever 24]

Wow. NO ONE has had surgery by these doctors or in the facility. That's alarming to me since I'm using this facility!

And, the fact that 49 people read this but NOT ONE left a comment makes me curious about even posting anything again...

[soundview 8]

I just went to an information seminar last night. I am at the very beginning of the process though. I have an appointment on the 28th.

[AggieSleever 24]

I had my appointment on 7/7 with Dr Anwar. Let me know what you think about the process!

[soundview 8]

I have an appointment on the 28th.

[apointedpassion 17]

Hello, I know this is an older post, but Hello! I have my first appointment scheduled with Dr Houseworth on the 21st of January. I originaly had an appointment with Dr. Anwar but rescheduled to Houseworth after doing some more research and not finding ANY info on Anway but alot on Houseworth. How was your experiance with him? How was your surgery? How are you doing now? Thank you!

[Rebekkah21 18]

Hi everybody. My surgeon is Dr. Houseworth. I have heard from coworkers who have had the sleeve done that he was great. My surgery us on Thursday so I will let you know how it goes. I just had my last appointment with him today.

[Rebekkah21 18]

Hey everybody. Surgery went well. No complaints or complications. I guess the only thing I would say is I wish I spoke to him more or that he was more friendly. He's nice. He was on time for rounds in the hospital . He did a beautiful surgery and gallbladder removal. All is well.

[teacherjen 18]

Anyone else with Dr. Houseworth? Would love to hear more feedback.

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[knlgibson 1]

I had run on May 23 with Dr. Houseworth. My surgery went well. I have had good experiences with the office and the nutritional office

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[teacherjen 18]

I had run on May 23 with Dr. Houseworth. My surgery went well. I have had good experiences with the office and the nutritional office

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Congrats! How was your nausea? Do they have support groups afterwards? How soon after surgery were you able to go home?

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[knlgibson 1]

I had run on May 23 with Dr. Houseworth. My surgery went well. I have had good experiences with the office and the nutritional office

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Congrats! How was your nausea? Do they have support groups afterwards? How soon after surgery were you able to go home?

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I came home the night of the 24th. I was done with the nausea by then. It would just kinda be there, I vomited a few Times which was awful but at least it was at the hospital. .no major problems with gas either I was able to burp and have just got used to the fact that I am burpy now. Your self

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[knlgibson 1]

They have support,groups but they don't match for my schedule

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[teacherjen 18]

I had run on May 23 with Dr. Houseworth. My surgery went well. I have had good experiences with the office and the nutritional office

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Congrats! How was your nausea? Do they have support groups afterwards? How soon after surgery were you able to go home?

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I came home the night of the 24th. I was done with the nausea by then. It would just kinda be there, I vomited a few Times which was awful but at least it was at the hospital. .no major problems with gas either I was able to burp and have just got used to the fact that I am burpy now. Your self

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I get nauseous so easily, so I'm not looking forward to that part.

Did you have to lose 10% of your body weight before surgery? How long did you have to be on liquids pre-op?

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[debd80 41]

I had run on May 23 with Dr. Houseworth. My surgery went well. I have had good experiences with the office and the nutritional office

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I had surgery with Dr. Houseworth on May 23 also!

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