Dr Blair Bowden

Hi, Just want to add a thumbs up for Dr Bowden.  I am due to be sleeved in October with him.  Due to our gypsy tendencies (we just moved to bris late last year after 15 years of moving every 18 months - 2 years), I don't have a proper GP that knows me.  I went to a local GP who wanted me to try other things first (like I haven't already), so then I went to the GP that works from Dr Bowden's rooms.  She was good, a little clinical and explained all 3 procedures very thoroughly.  To be honest I did kind of feel like she was pushing the band, but that's probably because I had already decided I did not want the band, so didn't want to really hear about it?  

I had my first consult with Dr Bowden himself yesterday.  He is absolutely pro sleeve.  He needs to update his posters and literature in his rooms, and his website, I agree as it seems from all that that he is much more pro band. I am sure he still has many people coming into his rooms for band adjustments etc, so the info is good for them. 

He didn't so much as blink when I said I wanted the sleeve, and in fact was very encouraging and said I'd probably get results faster (and any longer term weight gain is all about the maintenance after all).

His bed side manner is so great, I have a friend who was banded by him and she has nothing but praise for his bedside manner also.  He is extremely professional without the clinical coldness some surgeons have.

Will update post surgery (6 weeks!).

Hi,

Just seeing if anyone has used Dr Bowden recently for a sleeve? Any feedback? I have an appt in 2 weeks, but I can't find much feedback on him. Should I go to a few surgeons before I decide?

Blair Bowden

He does very few Lap bands (as they are now old school) but specialises in Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass.

There are quiet a few people on this site that have used him.

I used Justin Greenslade from Greenslopes he was a lot cheaper, and a brilliant Surgeon.

Some one will come along and answer any question you have about him.

Best of luck 

Val

Hi :)

I've got my first consult with dr Bowden on the 15th Jan. I've been trying to find some feedback on him but there doesn't seem to be much. 
From what I've heard he does slot of LAP bands, I'm worried he'll try talk me into the band....
Would love to hear from anyone who's been to him?

Thanks,

Kortni

Hi,
I'm just enquiring how your going with your sleeve? 
I have an appointment with Dr Bowden on Friday to get the sleeve. 

Did he do a good job and is your sleeve small enough?

Has anyone use Dr Blair Bowden for their Sleeve surgery.??