Bandster Hell AND Surgeon Hell

[JoanieP 2]

I cant' thank everyone enough for your words of encouragement and advice. I'm absolutely sure he treats everyone like this and his "tough love" approach may work with some, but it won't work with me. He's been doing this for years and doesn't lack for patients so he won't miss me at all. And for SURE I won't miss him. I like the idea of an "exit interview" though!!! I have an appt. this am with my pcp and will have him recommend somewhere else that will accept CIGNA. Life is short and I do want to succeed. I will keep in touch and let you all know how it goes. Hugs!

:wink2: I'm glad to see you're getting a different dr. That one should get some bedside manner adjustments. Did you ever say who he was, I didn't see a name...just wondering because I can see my surgeon acting like that. (the surgeon that actually put my band in, I am seeing someone else now, alittle closer to home)

I wish you luck and you are doing super girl!!!

later, Joanie )

[Christy712 0]

The surgeon is Dr. George Woodman in Memphis, TN. I do want people to be aware that they need the whole package... a great surgeon on their day of surgery AND one who will encourage and support them in the years to come. My advice is to talk to more than one of your potential surgeon's patients. Because it is a long journey and doesn't happen overnight. I went to a seminar and met him. I knew he was serious and a no-nonsense guy. After the seminar, I visited my PCP to ask about lap band surgery and he recommended him. I said great & went for it. I wish I had investigated him more thoroughly and I would have found out there are probably thousands of his patients that have left him due to his aftercare demeanor. Please do a search on this forum for his name and you will see I am not alone. Just wish I had researched him on here before choosing him.