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David M Adelson
"Dr. Adelson is a Board Certified Dermatologist. He comes from a family rich with medical professionals. Whether he came by it naturally or not he has a wonderful office manner. He's warm and personable, in addition to being highly skilled. He received his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford, CA Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA Internship/Residency University of Washington Medical Center Seattle, WA Emory University Atlanta, GA WLS was not the reason behind any of my visits, and I don't remember whether we've ever discussed that I've had surgery or not. We have talked about a variety of topics and he has always impressed me as being very knowledgeable, compassionate, patient, and concerned about keeping my costs for services as reasonable as possible."

Steven R Wiseman
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Greg Ratliff
"At about four years post-op I started wanted to explore the options for plastic surgery. I'd lost 160# and come to realize skin is not an organ that stretches very much. Also, my face looked 10 years older than my actual age, because I'd been so big. Dr. Ratliff's staff listened to what I wanted to consider. They took pictures, had me watch some videos, and then I got an opportunity to talk to Dr. Ratliff himself. He provided written quotes for each procedure I was curious about. He discuss which procedures might be allowable to be done together, to save on costs and multiple recoveries. He did my face, eyes, and left and right brachioplasty (the batwings I had on my inner-upper arms). I haven't decided to do anything more at this time, even though he does wonderful "body" work. "

Robert Rutledge
"I met with a local bariatric surgeon on 11/10/1999. Although I felt he was proficient at the open, fobi pouch RNY, I was very dissapointed in no laparoscopic option.rnrnI continued to spend every free moment on the computer searching for options.rnrnOn 11/14 I met Dr. Rutledge on-line. He answered some of my immediate questions and introduced me to the [email protected] support group.rnHe was warm and gracious.rnrnDr. Rutledge performed my MGB on 12/27 in only 37 minutes. I was admitted at noon on the 27th and released by Dr. Rutledge at 6:45 AM on the 29th. (Only 43 hours in the hospital!)rnrnAt 3 days post-op I returned a few calls at the office. My surgery was done on a Monday and I returned to work, with full duties the following Monday. I would have been back sooner if not for the New Years holiday, causing our offices to be closed on Friday. I do work sitting down, mostly, in an office environment.rnrnExtremely structured aftercare.rnrnDetailed risks and all information on his website, www.clos.net.rnrnThe general staff of Regional Surgical Associates was always helpful and pleasant. His Administrative Assistant was extremly helpful, responsive, understanding, and kind.rnrnAt the time of surgery I rated his surgical competence at a 10 and bedside manner at 8.6.rnrnI think now, that his surgical skill is even greater than 10++.rnrnHe can come across a little terse sometimes, but I've always been taught that many surgeons question whether God created them, or they created God. He is no different in that regard.rnrnNo matter, I didn't choose or retain him to be my counselor or new best friend. He did exactly what he told me he would do. I have no reservations, even after almost a decade."

Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
"The facility was clean, appealing from an architectural standpoint. Every single person I came in contact with was warm and professional. I had to work through some billing issues and even those folks were great. I do not have one negative thing to report. My surgeon did three surgeries the afternoon I had mine. We were all cared for equally well."
About Me
Tulsa, OK
Location
25.6
BMI
Nov 01, 1999
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Before & After
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11/06/1999 - My 38th birthday. Yes, that is all me.
270 poundslbs
This was my 9 month picture - you'd think I'd have more but I still haven't done anything for my 1 year. I'm down another 10 pounds from this pic and remain convinced the MGB is the superior WLS procedure for me!
143lbs
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