Any Okie lap banders?

[Mamacj 0]

Anyone from Oklahoma who had their surgery with Dr. Gornichec? I am really impressed with their pre op education and information and am just curious if anyone could give me their post op story.

Thanks, CJ

[cyndiloowho 0]

I had lapband surgery with Dr. Gornichec on May 15. To date I have lost 20 pounds. I think he is a very competent Dr., but his bedside manner leaves a bit to be desired. More than once I have asked him a question and he answers a completely different question. He clearly did not listen to the question and was just running on auto-pilot. His answers sound very rehearsed, like, "gee, I have said this so many times, but I'll say it again for you!"

Don't get me wrong, I think he is good, just......pre-occupied or something.

I'm happy with the weight loss so far! I had my first fill in early July and will have my second in early August.

[Mamacj 0]

Thanks for the reply. I have only seen him at the seminar but that was a few months ago and I wanted to get some more information.

[PSJ71 0]

Hi Mamacj,

I went to my seminar on Wednesday, but it isn't for the doctor you asked about. I will be going with Dr. Ronnie Keith. I am just waiting to see if the insurance approves me and hopefully go from there! I just wanted to say hi! Good luck to you! :biggrin2:

[Mamacj 0]

Hello to you! My friend had Dr. Keith, he was the provider on her husbands insurance. She is very happy with her care and had lost 80 lbs in less than a year. Let me know how things are going for you. I have my psych eval and initial appt with my doctors office July 31st in OKC. I live about 3 hours from there but it is the doc and facility my insurance pays for the best. I will be able to do my lab, sleep study, EKG, etc at the hospital where I work, so at least that is fewer trips to OKC. Best wishes to you, I will post as I find out more.