Reviews on Dr Huang - Please Help!!

Are there any regular posters here who had Dr Huang as a surgeon? I am worried about being cut from MaineCare when these budget cuts go through and may need to get surgery done sooner rather than wait for Dr. Toder (though I really really want Toder!). I know that I do not want an open procedure so that leaves Dr. Huang who doesn't have as much experience or as good a bedside manner I have been told. But if it comes to having it or not having it I may have to compromise, and I do know that his complication rate is as good as Toders. Any info you can offer would be appreciated! Thanks!

Hey Terri, I know I can't answer your question but wanted to say I am glad to see you. Was starting to get concerned haven't seen you in a few days here. Hope all is okey dokey. :-) I did find this link for you maybe you could pm this person? http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+profile+Peter+Huang+sjj.html

Thanks for watching out for me Kathy,

Its Holy week and I have several extra services this week in addition to homework and various appointments and meetings so I am crazy busy! On top of that I am still having issues with my CPAP which I am trying to resolve and this morning I was advised by Lynn Bolduc at EMMC that perhaps I might consider Huang, which is why I took a few minutes to post and put out some feelers.

And....I go for the Psych exam on Thursday and this may not be the best week to be evaluated. I am feeling just a bit disjointed!

I'll get through it, but thanks again for your concern!

Oh...and thanks for the link. I emailed MaryEllen just before posting to the group, but I think I have seen Dr Huang's name down as surgeon on a few other profiles, I just don't remember who!

Hello Terri, just wanted to say, hope all goes well, you deserve it.  just hang in there and be strong.... You WILL get this done... I"m having some issues too, maybe we can both go next year.  take care... cheryl

Terri I had to change my mind about having toder also..I went with clough because I could have it done faster..so I could get back to work when school started up..I could of had Huang but clough was even sooner. I wouldnt wait either with the state cuts.. Barb

Hi Terri, Sorry I can't help with this issue either but wanted you to know I am thinking about you. Hope you are able to get what you need from a good doctor.  Best of luck making that decision and with the Mainecare!!  Ruth

I  was  at support group in Bangor  Tonite and a few  people were  just out of surgery and had  dr Huang and seemed pleased with him.    Try  going to a support group next month and maybe you can get  more info.

What will happen if you get the WLS with Maine care then it is cut and they wont pay for all of the aftercare and things you will need???

Hopefully, by then, I will be fully employed and will have health insurance that will provide coverage. There may be a brief gap between the two, but I will cross that bridge when and if I come to it.