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Surgeon Testimonial Robert Marvin, M.D. My first impression of Dr. Marvin was "professional". During the seminar he was friendly and patient, answering all my questions, most of the time before I asked them. I am confident that I have picked the right surgeon to perform my gastric bypass. Member Interests
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Well, I spent all day in Houston today. I went to my surgeons office to talk to the medical doctor. They seem to be overly cautious about just about everything. The doctor asked me if I ever get heartburn. I stated that I do when I eat mexican food or sausage. They have now scheduled an endoscopy two weeks from now. I couldn't believe it. Doesn't everyone get heartburn when they eat spicy food? They also scheduled me to see a Hemotologist on the same day. That one I understood due to the fact that I have systemic lupus and my blood is hypercoagulable. The office did something that really confused me though...I had to pay a 25 dollar co-pay to see the doctor. But they also charged another 25 dollar co-pay to have the H-p something bacteria checked. You know...blowing into that bag. I have always been under the impression that when you go see a specialist you pay your co-pay and then the insurance company covers 100% of ANYTHING thats done to you there...does this sound right to you guys? After seeing the MD in my surgeons office I went to see a cardiologist due to my heart attack 4 years ago. They did a stress test and everything!! It was cool and they gave me a clean bill of health. They certified me for surgery. After seeing the Cardiologist I went to see the Pulmonologist due to my asthma and sleep apnea. ANOTHER CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH. They certified me for surgery. Now all I have left is the stupid endoscopy and the hemotologist. Can't wait to get that over with. I wish May 5th would get here already!!! 2 Comment(s)
Comment by girlscout39 on Apr 06, 2008 at 08:20am
Your time is almost here! I am very excited for you. Good luck!!!
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I also used Dr. Marvin. I LOVED him. I will tell you that I had SOME of the same experiences when I went to OSS...BUT, I did have to pay only one co-paywhen I went in for my h-pylori test. I totally understand you being frustrated...I had been cleared by ALL of the same specialists except the hematologist. I didn't have to go see one. They told me ONE WEEK before my surgery date that I had to have an endoscopy done as well. I had NEVER complained or answered yes to any of the heartburn/GURD questions. I went and had it done and they said I had gastric erosion. I found out 2 days before my first surgery date that I couldn't have the surgery for at least 6 weeks and during that 6 weeks I had to take Nexium and HOPE the ulcer went away. I was very upset not only with the results but the way the office handled it. My original date was 11/15/07...I finally had my surgery on 1/8/08 and I've lost 67 lbs. I had the same surgery you are having. I wouldn't undo it for anything in the world!!
Do you know that Dr. Marvin isn't practicing out of Obesity Surgery Specialists any longer? He has his own practice (he always has). If you want his #, let me know and I will pass it on to you.
I wish you the absolute BEST with your new journey and all of the hoops you are having to jump through are all worth it! If you ever need to vent, feel free to email me...ahirsch02@gmail
Good Luck!!