Kathleen S.
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Kenneth M.R. Warnock
"My Gastric Bypass Surgeon: I had my first appt with Dr Warnock 10 Dec 2001, all went well. But I have had a hard time getting the lady who is responsible for sending in my paperwork to my ins co, to do so. She sat on it for 29 days. I thought she had already sent it in. Everytime I called her she would hem and haw around, never giving me a clear answer. Then I went to a local support group here where I live. It is Dr Barzune's group. He let me know that it is my right to call the ins co myself. This is what I did. This is when I found out the office lady of Dr Warnock had not even sent in my papers. My ins co (Tricare Prime) called the office lady and gave her their fax # and asked her to please send it in to them. Two days later she did send it in. Tricare has it now and are suppose to be calling me today to give me an answer. I asked them to call me directly at home. The Tricare people have been very caring and helpful. Tricare also let me know that the office lady of Dr Warnock's office submitted for me to have the surgery on 29 Jan 2002 (I just found this out today 17 Jan 2002). I was shocked that the office lady did not even call me to ask me about the date or keep me informed. I have been very disappointed with Dr Warnock's office lady who handles the bypasses. She has told me half a dozen times she would call me. She has never kept her word even one time and called me. Everything I've found out about my case, I've found out through the wonderful people at my ins co, Tricare. Update: 18 June 2002: Tricare approved me after my first letter. The ladies there were just great. They called me at home to tell me I was approved. I had my surgery 06 Feb 2002. My surgery went well. Dr Warnock is great at what he does. I'm very pleased with his work. He is very caring. (I'm 4 1/2 months post-op and have lost 70 pounds. I've had no complications and haven't thrown up once.) My pannulectomy Surgeon: Dr William Wennen in Fairbanks, Alaska is at the top of his profession as a plastic surgeon. He does excellent work, has a great bedside manner, really cares about you as a person. He looks in your eyes when he talks to you, he Really listens to you, he cares that you understand everything. He cares about your pain level after surgery. He's patient and kind...on top of doing excellent plastic surgery. He is well known for his wonderful work on the human body. His office staff are VERY caring and are were there for me whenever I needed them. I have only good things to say about Dr Wennen and his staff. Thank you very much, to all of you at his office! Kathleen Saucedo "

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
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William Wennen
"Dr. Wennen is excellent at what he does. He is kind and has a sense of humor that puts you at ease. He is patient, listens, has true concern for my comfort/pain level. He explains procedures in terms one can understand. "

EAS Protien Bar Low Carb
"I used these a lot when I was allowed to eat soft foods post-op. I would take a bit and suck on the bite until it dissolved. There are no chunks, it is a smooth bar. The cookies and cream is heavenly. It has a chocolate center with a white outside that melts in your mouth. I knew I was getting my protein in and having a nice treat. I keep one in my purse for if I get hungry during the day, so I'm not tempted to put something in my mouth I shouldn't."

Zero Carb Premixed/Prebottled
"A great change from having shakes. It is a cool refreshing, light drink. Not thick or too rich. Comes in 5 fruit flavors. Great for summer days. One bottle has 40gms protein and zero, that is zero! carbs. Great stuff!"

Multi-Standard and Multi-Plus Bariatric Supplement Combo
"The packets not only taste geat, but they make it very easy to grab a packet and run. I love to add a little bit of water and ice to a packet in a glass. "

United Regional Healthcare Systems Duplicate
"I love my surgeon, but won't have anymore surgeries with him, because this is the hospital he has to use at this time."
About Me
Fort Wainwright, AK
Location
21.3
BMI
RNY
Surgery
02/06/2002
Surgery Date
Oct 31, 2001
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