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Mark Pleatman
"The following information is my personal impressions of my own personal experience and I am making no statements about what other people may experience.rnrnPre-op:rnrnI drove 5 hours to Michigan to go to Dr. Pleatman's seminar. I really wanted to meet him. He was very nice and accomodating with all of my questions. I met a few of his patients and am very pleased to see their results. After his seminar, I feel very confident in him to do the surgery well. I'm excited that he's so skilled at laparoscopic surgeries.rnrnI met Jo in his office. She took my stats and other information. She gave me plenty of papers to read and fill out. She was so sweet! I have such a good feeling about all of this, a peace about my decisions. It feels so right! My official consultation with Dr. Pleatman is April 4th and the surgery is scheduled for April 5th! I finally have a date, a goal to look forward to and it feels so great! I'm so glad that I did not have to settle with RNY as insurances only seem to cover that operation. Since I have no coverage anyway, I'm happy to pay for the VSG and so glad I will pay half as much as what I was quoted in Ohio. Now just to lose the 15 lbs. before surgery. I'm totally pumped about finally starting this next leg of the journey!rnrnUpdate 5/1/07 (one month post-op):rnThe surgery went smoothly with no complications. Dr. Pleatman's self-pay package includes all follow-up visits. I had dehydration issues and I only dealt with my PCP and things turned out fine. Dr. Pleatman requests that you keep in contact with him. I've received many e-mails, and some phone calls, for follow-up in a very timely manner. Dr. Pleatman is very thorough and to the point. He does have a monthly meeting for his patients, but I live too far away to participate on any regular basis. Dr. Pleatman is surgically competent, his bedside manner is moderate. If I were to have this surgery again, I would definately consider Dr. Pleatman."
About Me
Canton, OH
Location
69.5
BMI
VSG
Surgery
04/05/2007
Surgery Date
Oct 22, 2006
Member Since
Friends 46
Latest Blog 17
5 months post-op
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Low BP, dizziness and concentration...oh my!
Review of Extended Stay America
Lost 20 lbs. in 5 days !!!!
Got my VSG!
My scales are wacko!
2 shakes a day, and a sensible dinner...
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