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James D. Atkinson
This was written after meeting Dr. Fisher, whom I thought was going to be my surgeon: WOW. That was my first impression. I was expecting Dr. Fisher to be arrogant because that's what I had read here on this website. But I didn't find him to be arrogant at all. He seemed like a really decent "human being" and not some high and mighty surgeon. He didn't make me feel inferior or intimidated at all.
I had e-mailed his office to ask a question, and was shocked when I got a reply from the doc himself!
I also joined his e-mail support group. I had a problem, and contacted the group moderator, not knowing it was the doctor. Again, he responded to me personally! I don't know many doctors who would take the time to do that.
The 3 hour seminar was great. Dr. Fisher made it very interesting. He has a great sense of humor, and is also very sensitive towards obese people. The only thing I would have changed about the seminar was the fact that we didn't have a break. I thought for sure he would have given us a break to get up and stretch or go potty. Nope. No such luck. The chairs were very close together and uncomfortable, too. Oh, they do set up some cold water in the back of the room which I thought was nice. (Even though I brought my own.)
Dr. Fisher has a great aftercare program which includes 2 support group meetings a month. He also asks for a 5 year post-op committment from his patients.
Overall, my husband and I felt we could trust Dr. Fisher, and that he is sincerely interested in the success and well-being of his patients.



UPDATED SEPTEMBER 5, 2003
If I get approved by my insurance company to have the surgery, there's a high probability that my surgeon is going to be Dr. Atkinson. This is fine with me because he is Dr. Fisher's partner! So I know he was trained by the best! Currently, Dr. Fisher is not a Health Plan of Nevada provider, but he expects to be in the near future.

Member Interests
  • Animals - I am owned by 5 dogs, 4 cats, a Quaker parrot, and fish.
  • Music - I play a little keyboard and organ. I love most music genres.
  • Scrapbooks - I do a little scrapbooking.
  • Volunteerism - I love working with homeless and at-risk teenagers.
  • Organizations - I volunteer for Street Teens
  • Astrology - I'm a Capricorn with Sagitarius rising.
  • Geeks & Nerds - I married one! And I'm still in love with him after 18 years!
  • Track & Field - My 13 year old son is a future track star!
  • Star Trek - Beam me up, Captain Picard! Yummy!
  • Cake Decorating - I'm far from being a professional, but I do enjoy making cakes.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Mary M. on 8/16/03 7:53 pm
    Kassie, Please try not to let your insurance company get you down. Keep fighting the good fight! This website may help you in your journey (www.obesitylaw.com) ! Try to think of the financial end of the sugery this way, Gastric Bypass costs on average between 30 and 40 thousand which is about the cost of a nice SUV, and you are worth more than a nice SUV and then some I'm sure. I'm also sure that your husband would agree. So discuss it with him in that way. It may take a while to pay off, but your life and your health and happiness should not be determined by a price tag. Good Health and God Bless Mary (a posty)
  • Comment by Robin J. on 8/16/03 1:13 pm
    Hi Kassie I seen a post you placed on AOL's board and just had to stop and give you a pat on the back...Very well said. I too am an adoptee, found my birthmom, but good grief--just like my adopted family they are thin too! lol Perhaps it came from my b/father's side lol Thankfully my son has his dad's genes...those sicking types that can eat all day every day and still be thin! Thanks again for a wonderful post and good luck on your journey to the losing side!!! Feel free to email me! mzcafelatte@aol.com Open RNY 7/2/03 -41lbs Dr Nazarian
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