"I went to both Dr Zahn and Dr Newhoff's seminars. Both seem to be very experienced, and strong minded about their experiences with the surgery. Dr Zahn happens to be a " In Network" provider, so I have opted to go with him. I had no negative feelings towards either of the Dr's. Both seem to feel strongly that they have a good program, and both want patients to be succesful. I have found, however, that most people liked one, but disliked the other.. Very interesting.
UPDATE: I have decided to try for the LAP RNY with Dr Juarez. I was able to personally meet with him, for about 20-30 mins. He openly and honestly answered all of my questions and his office seemed very professional. However, I now seem to be struggling trying to find out the status of my approval letter. Update: I had my surgery on 11-9-00- as of 1-22-01 I am down 54 lbs and my scar is great. I opted to go 'open' for a quicker surgery, and they took my gallbladder out too. Dr Juarez is great. Don't just consider him for LAP. He is awesome with the open procedure..Remember, keep on his office staff to get stuff done. "
