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Oliver Whipple
"I actually didn't meet Dr. Whipple until I had my EGD; I'd met with the PA, Jody. She is wonderful and very personable. Thin as a rail, which at first can be uncomfortable, but very good, nonetheless. Back to Dr. Whipple - He is very personable, too, and very knowledgeable. He is gentle and efficient. Before his office will even apply for preapproval to the insurance company, you are required to attend the presurgical program, which includes support group meetings, nutritionist meeting, exercise education class, and nutrition class. You also sign a contract, stating that you will follow the rules. After surgery, lap-band patients are required atleast an overnight stay in the observation unit of the hospital, where the nurses check on you many times to ensure your well-being and also to monitor your vitals. They also measure your urine output. If you need help with anything, ANYTHING, they are there in minutes. If you are progressing normally and there are no complications, you go home the next day. In two weeks, you are seen again at the office. Within six weeks, you have to meet with the nutritionist again. Then you can have the first fill in the band, and move from liquids to some solids. You are encouraged to attend support group meetings regularly.rnrnThe doctor's office has a complete program, and you get a manual that helps guide you all the way. It even includes grocery lists for each stage, including vitamins. It's a wonderful supplement to the program.rnrnThe office staff is very knowledgeable and efficient. They are straightforward and will not mislead you. Sometimes it sounds harsh, but they only tell it like it is; they don't want you to waste your time or theirs.rnrnThe only complaint I have is about the initial recovery area. When I woke up I was freezing and everyone in there was talking so loudly. There were signs plastered everywhere that told the employees to lower their voices for the recovering patients, but they sure were not complying. It was terribly loud and an awful way to wake up. But this is out of the doctor's control. When the hospital called my home a couple days after I went home, I also registered this complaint with them directly."
About Me
Guyton, GA
Location
31.9
BMI
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Surgery
01/13/2009
Surgery Date
Aug 18, 2008
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