"Dr. Lin presented at Emory's weight loss seminar back in November. He presented a great overview of the various weight loss methodologies including surgery and their long term effectiveness. Emory's appoach is pretty comprehensive including support groups and dieticians. My first meeting with Dr. Lin included discussion of the lap-band procedure, risks and considerations. I felt he was very thorough. rnrnHis staff worked with me to put together all the necessary paperwork for my insurance to review/approve the surgery. It's alot of work. I had to get letters from my primary care physician, document my previous diet history, bloodwork, meet with a psychiatrist and dietician. There is a great dietician on staff at Emory and I found both the meeting with him and the psychiatist very helpful.rnrnI've now completed all the necesarry paperwork and am awaiting insurance approval. The office staff has followed up with me and kept me informed of all the steps I have completed and what is left. rnrnDr. Lin discussed his concerns with the lap band and my condition: I have had an illeostomy and have alot of scar tissue. He still was confident that a lap band was my best bet and that he would be able to perform the surgery successfuly. rnrnOverall, he is a very confident and knowledgeable surgeon. Two qualities I like in a man I am trusting my life with."
