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Date of Operation: October 29, 2008
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Dr. Dyer did my surgery and he has been wonderful. Always willing to answer and questions as well as encouraging at each visit. The office staff is always smiling and so friendly and willing to help in any way they can. It took me a very long time to get to the point to where I thought surgery was my last hope. But now I know that it was well worth it. I am still new and learning to change a lot of old habits but with the help of so many who have gone before me I know I can do it.
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Date of Operation: September 18, 2008
Dr. Dyer did my surgery. He and his office personel are the greatest! The employees at Centennial were absolutely wonderful also. I initially weighed 260lbs, it is Nov. 28, and now weigh 225.
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Date of Operation: February 16, 2004
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I have struggled with obesity all of my life. I reached an all time high of 351 lbs and decided that I wanted to change my life around. I had RNY with Dr. Olsen on 2/16/04. It was the best thing I have EVER done for myself. Dr. Olsen gave me a tool to help me take control of my addiction to food, and gave me a new lease on life.
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Date of Operation: August 24, 2004
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Mikki Barr 08/24/04 barrs@esper.com Friendsville, TN Personal Comments: WOW! I had my bariatric surgery on February 10, 2004. I have lost 80 pounds as of my 6 month checkup. I had my surgery in Nashville (a 3 hour drive for me). I had it done with Dr. David Dyer at Centennial Medical Center. The staff and the Doctor were wonderful. I had some minor complications which kept me in the hospital a little longer than I would have liked, but the results have definitely made up for it! Comments About Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity: My first impression of Dr. Dyer (as with all doctors, I'm afraid) is that he was just doing a job. Over time, I realized he does care even though he does not show a lot of emotion. His staff is excellent and very caring. I think the thing I least like about him is the fact that he doesn't spend too much time with the patients, but I do realize he is very busy. My time is just as important, though. I hope that he and any doctor can realize that. He does emphasize aftercare very strongly and they do have a very structured aftercare program. Dr. Dyer addressed all the risks of surgery. Overall, I would rate Dr. Dyer a very competent surgeon.
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Date of Operation: August 31, 2004
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Personal Comments: Have Sleep Apnea - CPAP set at 19; type 2 diabetes, hypertension, family history of heart disease & stroke, on lipitor for high cholesterol and triglycerides, have hypothyroidism; BMI of 46 - 180 lbs overweight; highly insulin resistant; polycystic ovary syndrome; beginning to have lower back problems; apple shape - all weight in trunk; have had unbilical abdominal hernia surgery 7 times; am 47 years old; on disability from USPS 6 years; Have Medicare as primary insurance and BCBS Federal Employ...... Click here to read more Comments About Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity: I first met Dr. Houston at a seminar. He impressed me then but I was more impressed when I had my consultation. He described everything in detail and answered all my questions. My surgery is going to be more difficult because of 7 previous hernia surgeries and possible adhesions. He was undaunted by the fact that it would be more difficult. He said it might take 6-8 hours to do but acted like it was no big deal. I like his confidence. I have "checked him out" and found that he has excellent credentials. All of the posts I have found from previous patients were excellent. He is one of a few surgeons who does lap revisions. Revisions are difficult and require more skill; a lot of surgeons will not do them - but Dr. Houston will! Right now I give him a 20 out of 10. Will let you know more after surgery! 8/31/04 Am 6 days post-op and must tell you all that I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Houston in a minute.
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Date of Operation: September 3, 2004
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Personal Comments: I have a wonderful personality and I love to have fun. 07-12-04 I know I haven't been updating my profile like I should but I guess I got discouraged because I had not heard anything from the insurance company on rather or not I was approved for my surgery. Well today was the best Monday that I have in a long time. I got to work an hour early so I could have some time to focus on writing an appeal letter to my insurance company. Comments About Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity: My first impression of Dr. Douglas Olsen was that he was very informative on the different types of bariatric surgeries that were out there. When he speaks to you he explains everything clearly to make sure that you understand. Dr. Olsen explains all the pros and cons of the surgery.My impression has staed the same. The staff was very nice and they will do what ever they can to try and help you with any questions that you may have.There was not anything about him that I did not like.Dr. Olsen really emphasizes aftercare he wants to make sure that you follow his orders. Cenntennial has a great aftercare program and I can not wait to go.Dr. Olsen made sure I understood the risk of this surgery and made sure I was aware of everything that could possibly happen. I would rate Dr. Olsen 10.Both are great competence, and bed side manners.
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Date of Operation: October 23, 2004
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Personal Comments: A little about me... I am 28 years old, I have been married for 5 years. I have been overweight since grade school. I have been on tons of diets since then. I never had regular menstral cycles and started seeing an OBGYN way before any girl should have to. I was on birth control long before I had ever even kissed a boy LOL This went on until I was 20 years old with no idea what the problem was and just a bunch of doctors telling me I needed to lose weight.
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Date of Operation: November 6, 2004
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Personal Comments: 11-01/04 - I am 32 years old and happily married for 11 years. We have a very energetic 10 year old son. I struggled with my weight all my life and decided to finally break the yo-yo cycle and make a life long commitment. Food has always been my comfort but I want that to change so bad. My life is so good.....God has blessed me with wonderful family and friends. I am so excited about the surgery. I just know it is right for me. Comments About Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity: Honestly, I had not known anyone personally who was a patient of Dr Houston. I just had a friend who had WLS (Roux-en-Y) by Dr Dyer and she liked him, but said he was very serious and doesn't have the bedside manner. She told me she met Dr Houston while she was in the hospital and thought he was nice and really handsome, so of course I chose him. My first impression was indeed he is HOT (hehehe), but then as he introduced himself, he was very friendly and inquisitive, unlike some doctors that are ready to get you in and out as quickly as possible. I noticed he was staring at me up and down throughout the conversation. I don't know why. I thought maybe he was getting an idea of my weight or maybe wondering if I was obese enough (since I am just at the 100 lb mark). He asked me how I heard about him, what surgery I wanted, if I understood this was a life long comittment, etc, etc.
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Date of Operation: November 8, 2004
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Personal Comments: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Starting Stats: (12/06/04) weight: 381 BMI 52 First PriOp visit (12/16/04) weight: 349 BMI 32 8 week visit (02/03/05) weight: 303 BMI 41 total lbs. lost:78 Percentage lost:36 3 mnth visit (03/31/05) Weight: 275 BMI 37 total lbs. lost:106 Percentage lost:49 6 mnth visit (06/23/05) Weight: 236 BMI 32 total lbs. lost:145 Percentage lost:67
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Date of Operation: December 14, 2004
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Personal Comments: I have been over weight for about 22 years. I really want to have surgery as I have tried everything else to no avail. My insurance doesn't pay for any weight loss treatment so I am going to try and pay for it mayself. My hobby is camping we have a 5th wheel trailer and go as often as possible. I have had a change of heart after doing more research and I am now going to have RNY gastric bypass.My surgeon is Dr. Dougals Olsen at Centennial in Nashville. Comments About Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity: I am no longer going to use Dr. Ponce I have chosen Dr. Douglas Olsen at the Cenntenal center in Nashville. I have my first appointment on Nov.2 04 My first impression of him was that he is very knowlegable about what he does. The office staff is very informative, understanding, Kind, and helpful.
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