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Milton Owens (COE)
My very first impression was that he was a very serious man, but after he read my medical record and looked up at me and smiled, I warmed right up to him. I think he's great. He saved my life with the surgery. I love the way he teases me. My drain accidently came out while I was walking around the nurses station after surgery, and he teases me about pulling it out on purpose. Dr. Owens greatly emphasizes aftercare, insistes that we exercise and use weights, and that we attend support group meetings. His clinic sponsors two support group meetings a week. I know some clinics that only have one a month. I think his staff could be better organized but they are very friendly. The information they put out in their pre-op classes and in the handouts can be confusing, overwhelming and contradicting. You really have to dig in and ask questions to get it all straight. He goes over the risks of surgery, but he should probably drill it into his patients because we are all so blinded with the possibility of losing weight and feeling better. I think his surgical competence and bedside manner are both great. I've had a couple of minor complications, and he returned my phone calls immediately, with one being late at night. I would rate Dr. Owens a 9 out of 10, not a 10 because of staff disorganization. They could use a patient liaison who has actually had weight loss surgery. No one in his office has had the surgery. His support groups get 10s. They are all great people and we are like family. The above previous statements are just my own personal impressions of my own personal experience, and I am not making any statements about what other people may experience.
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  • Computers & Internet - Check out my website at http://FreedomExpress.net
  • Writing - I was a Navy Journalist for 20 years and am currently working on a few projects
  • Bicycling - Since my surgery I bought a new bike and started riding again.
  • Gambling - Love to go to Vegas and to play the horses.
  • Movies - My wife and I are movie addicts.
  • Photography - Advid photographer since high school photo class in early 1970s.
  • Religion & Spirituality - My BS degree includes a depth field in philosophy and religion.
  • Support Groups - The best part about the surgery are the support groups and meeting great people.
  • Navy - Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer after 20 years.
  • Computer and Internet Surfing - I'm always on the computer... http://FreedomExpress.net

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by tomcat22655 on 3/12/06 12:10 pm
    Bill. Just wanted to thank you for the thoughtful words of encouragement.Im very much looking forward to the changes about to take place its all ive been able to think about. After my long battle with my insurance company i can now see the light at the end to turn my life around and it makes me feel better knowing that I have made the right decision. so i guess all i can say for now is ill look for you on the lighter side of life. Thanks agian tom
  • Comment by LeaOna Lewis on 3/12/06 10:13 am
    Bill, Thanks you for your kind words. I too am using tricare - and they approved me for the laproscopic gastric. They are just not approving the lap band. I also want to thank you for the wonderful website you gave me. Currently, I am going through the training with obesityhelp.com to be a moderator. I can't wait to get to the "lighter side" and start enjoying life again. Again thanks for the kind words. Lea
  • Comment by bpvierra on 3/7/06 2:38 pm
    Hi Bill, thank you for your wonderful supportive words on my wls. I dont know if you noticed that my 3/10 date was cancelled indefinetly due to the new criteria from medicare. So upset. I checked with a surgeon in Calif. because I have family there and if all my tests are approved by them they will schedule a date for me...wahooo....and keeping my fingers crossed and praying as hard as I can. Thank you again and I will keep you updated.
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How I lost over 100 lbs...
on December 9, 2006 1:48 am
In April 2004, I topped out at 327 lbs.  On Nov. 8, 2004, I weighed 217 lbs.  In that short period of time I lost 110 lbs, thanks mostly to Gastric Bypass Bariatric Surgery.  I have had quite a bit of success with my weight loss, but Bariatric Surgery is not a miracle cure.  It takes a lot of work and the surgery will change your life.  You need to be ready for that change or you will not succeed.  Before you decide to undergo weight loss surgery, do your research.  Bariatric surgery should only be your last resort when all other diets and programs have failed, because surgery can be very dangerous.  People have died from this surgery and there can be complications.  I’ve had a couple of complications myself.  Learn all you can about the surgery and choose an experienced doctor with a good track record.  Your surgeon should be with a clinic that offers a lot of aftercare support, because you are going to need it.  Hopefully the information provided hare at ObesityHelp.com will help.  You can also find more information and read my entire weight loss story at http://FreedomExpress.net/WLS
 
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