Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

I used Dr. Joya for my surgery who offered an all inclusive package that I found to be very affordable. It included roundtrip air to Puerto Vallarta, one of Mexico's finest hospitals, the San Javier Marina Hospital, and even a stay in a 5 star Beach resort. Dr. Joya has helped me lose a lot of weight. He is very professional and he basically was just plain awesome! Check out his website or e-mail me if you have any questions about using him for your doctor. http://www.drjoya.com Jaxson Lee

Hi! Has anyone out there on this board been banded in MA? I am considering having the surgery, but am unsure where to go. UMASS in Worcester has a long long process to go through (something like 7-9 months), but is close to home for me. Beth Israel Deconess in Boston has a shorter wait, but a longer hospitalization and is further away. Any input, anyone??

Getting information regarding the Dr.'s at Citizens Bariatric Center in Victoria Texas. They are Dr. Chang and Dr. McDaniel. I am at the stage of looking for an excellent surgeon. I live in Corpus Christi, Texas. Any use them for their lapband? Thanks, Shawn

Help! My mom thrives on medical things and feeling like she is the expert of everything. Today she called and informed me that she is going to sit at the hospital full time when I am there in case I am a bleeder and then they will need her immediately. Can anyone tell me what a bleeder is? I am assuming that she thinks I would need blood transfusions and she would be the one to approve them. Is that right? Or does she need have a need to feel needed (recently widowed)? Thanks for any info.

Does anyone have experience with this Doc?I found him at obesity support page.It sounds good if Ican get him to personally do the surgery.He is I think head of bariatrics dept. at Abbott Northwestern in Minneapolis.

I am just beginning this research process, would like any and all help. I live in the Evansville, IN area and would be willing to travel to IL, KY or TN. Which ever would be better. Any suggestions?? Thanks. Cherie

I'm a total newbie to the board.I 've recently made the leap (after a ton of research) to have the lapband.My healthcare provider will pay in Minnesota.Now coms the Docsearch!I have a couple in mind,but would like to see what you guys can come up with. Thanks a Ton(or less!)

Hey everyone... Im new to all of this. I really need info on A Doc. Rodolfo Sanchez in Monterrey Mexico...I am 21 years old and am 5'5 weighing 273 pounds...I dont know if the lap band works as well as I think it does and dunno any risks associated with it...I also called doctors around the St.Louis area and can not find any doctors except one that is chargeing 25,000 and 500 per fill..insurance doesnt cover this...So i would like to know about Doc. Sanchez in mexico or any other great lap band doctors thanks yall Cassie

I have been obese for a long time, and wish to have the procedure done, I have done some research but will love to hear from other about this clinic and doctors.. Thankyou

Looking for anyone who went to this Dr. I have one great referral so far and looking for other referrals. Thanks, D

Hey everyone I finally found a doctor close to me thats not that expensive... DR. Brian Boe in Belvidere, IL. I am going for consultation May 16 does any one have any questions I should ask or comments about the surgery..I had a couple questions like where's the port? How big is the incision? and " What kind of pain meds work best for post-op? I am getting really excited finally I'll be out of Labne Bryant an Hello Maurices and Lerner's!!!!!! Anyone who has any advice please reply thanks!!!! Cassie

i live close to scranton, pa and cant find a lap band Dr. any help?:tired

I will be getting banded on may 11 in MX yeaaaa it was going to be the 13th but there was just something not quit right about going to mx the get surgery on fri the 13th lol wish me luck! Thanks Ramona

I am laughing so hard. It is in ENGLISH this time, but they claim I had a 10cc lapband placed. LOLOLOLOL!!! Billy confirmed it was the 4cc. Lopez LIES ALL LIES!!!

A local dr who started performing bariatric surgery 1 year ago (has done 50) started lap band surgery in March. The cost is $12,500 cash (my insurance won't pay). I think this is a good price but should I be concerned about the lack of experience. They all have to learn sometime - right? Any opinions are appreciated.

Has anyone here used Dr. Rumbaut? I was researching facilities and to be honest have become a little concerned about going under in Mexico if it's not a legitimate hospital. It appears that Dr. Rumbaut operates out of something closer to an American style hospital. He also works out of Paris in a Hospital there- I might feel more comfortable going to Europe than Mexico to have this done...does anyone have any suggestions or comments on this?

Hi, I'm scheduled to go for the lapband in late April...they say they've done over 600 surgeries thus far. Anyone share their experience with them...I've seen very little on this clinic. Thanks. Paula

I woke up perplexed regarding Mexican surgeons and Inamed. Last weekend another Lopez patient lost her Band, so Penni contacted Inamed for answers, and she received this e-mail from Inamed. “As well as I have complete confidence in Dr Lopez and his team with myself and family members. All people of all occupations have events that are not perfect. I am sure you have had them as well. His results are at the highest levels in the world and his complication rates at the lowest. I am sorry your own and a few others you have spoke with have not been what you want. Please keep in mind there are Thousands of successful surgical patients of Dr Lopez out there.” Larry Kuri, …

I just "heard" in an Oregon thread that a staff surgeon of Dr Kuri's was jailed on fraud charges? What's up with that? Any info? Anyone?

Just like the title.. I do have the best Dr. and Staff... they are so wonderful to me. I have been stressing, nervous, and somewhat scared but Cameron Dr. Smith's asst. has been an angel to me. Im 365miles away from them and He has done everything to make it seem like im next door. If I have a question I email him and he calls me back right away even if he leves a message he will still call back making sure I understand and that he just talks to me. I couldnt ask for better service. I get so much information on LBT and anything I question I ask... every Dr. is diffrent and I go by what my Dr. wants and its nice to know Dr. Smith and Cameron are there for me! So if anyone …

anyone use or know of any great dr.'s in new jersey that perform the surgery?

I heard mentioned eating egg drop soup early in the post band stage does anyone know how to make it. and also i read alot about pbs how often do all of you have these say on a weekly basis please let me know answers thanks all.

Anyone on here get banded in Louisville, Ky or surrounding area at Caritas? Looking for a nabd budy close to me.

I live about two hours from New York City, two hours from Philadelphia. I'm in Northeast PA..... I'm looking for suggestions since my first experience has been less than impressive. Thanks to all of you in advance. Sharon

hey everyone =). Im finally after 4 years of trying, getting my surgery. I am both scared and excited. The only thing saving my sanity is the fact that my partner got banded by the same facility (obesity goodbye and dr Ponce de leon and verboonen) and had no complications. Still, I can't help but think I will be one of the unlucky ones. I have been reading over alot of the posts here, and I say thank you. If it had not been for alot of you posting your personal experiances here, my partner wouldn't have had it done and nor would I. Its good to hear both the risks and the sucesses (though extremely saddened by the people going through problems.) Wish me luck please. -Ke…

hi all first timer. i want to know if anyone was on long term steroids and had the banding thanks chris

Does anyone have any prior experience or knowledge of Dr. Nirmal Jayseelan in Dallas TX. I'm considering of doing my surgery w/him and would be most obliged if anyone had neg/pos feedback on him. Regards!

I was recently banded in Belgium buy an excellent surgeon named Dr. Chris DeBruyne. I felt I received excellent care in the hospital there and could not have asked for a more positive "banding" experience. Most everyone in the hospital spoke much better English than I expected and I was treated with the utmost care while in the hospital. The cost for my surgery was 4,000 Euros about $5,500 US dollars. I can't say enough about how wonderful my care was in this particular hospital and how happy I am to have Dr. DeBruyne as my surgeon. I had very little postop pain, very little gas pain and was walking around Brussels the next day with my husband. I was amazed at how q…

I attended a seminar with Dr. Spiegel however would like to know someone who has had experience with him as the doctor. Also are there other doctors in the Houston area I need to visit? Help! Thanks

Not to promote another website but I did find this forum helpful when I was looking for information on doctors in Europe. http://www.wlsinfo.org.uk also I posted this in the other thread but found good info here as well http://euroband.co.uk/surgeons.htm

Has anyone had the lap-band procedure done on Monterrey,Mexcio with Dr. Arturo Rodriguez? I'm trying to decide which facility to use. Santa Engracia Hospital -vs- San Pedro Clinic Please help!

I am in the Chicagoland area and and starting to look for a weight loss practice. There are tons of advertisements for the WISH center. Anyone have any experience with them? I took the online seminar friday and they seem to have a good program going with lots of follow-up group meetings and they want everyone that is operated on to be totally educated about the process and the after surgery routine. They also seem to have good success with insurance companies. But I want to know about bedside manner and the competence of the doctors. They have stat for bariatric surgery but it says stats pending for lapband. Any info, or other surgeon suggestions would be great~Mandy

I went to inamed.com to do a surgeon locator and it won't let me without a username and pw. Okay, so I have to fill out a questionaire. But then I fill it out and they say "you don't qualify based on your entries". ummm, yes I do and I am getting the surgery in 5 days. I just want a list of inamed surgeons in Phoenix Arizona. Can someone who already has a user name and pw look it up and give it to me in a PM? Thanks bunches!

Has anyone had the lap-band procedure done on Monterrey,Mexcio with Dr. Arturo Rodriguez? I'm trying to decide which facility to use. Santa Engracia Hospital -vs- San Pedro Clinic Jean

I was just wondering if any of that you that used Dr. Rod for your surgery could tell me if he uses the Swedish band or the Inamed band. From what I read on his web page it is the Swedish, but just thought I would ask some of you that know the facts. Thanks, Shelley:cheeky

I am looking for a surgeon in the Albany, Saratoga NY area. Anyone have any experiences, good or bad, that may be helpful?

Hi all, I'm new and an admitted lurker, I confess! I really like your posts they're so down to earth. anyway, I would really like to know what were Dr. Rumbaut's fees? I seem to have narrowed it down to him.:guess Now I just need to get the $$. I'm thinking of borrowing against my Dh's 401k. Any thoughts?:think :banana I LOVE this banana!!! Thanks

I am comtemplating being banded by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez in his clinic in Monterrey versus the hospital. There is a $2000 difference. Has anyone have any experience with him.

I am considering the lap band procedure and want to know who you think is the best surgeon in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. I am interested in pre and post care, as well as the length of time the doctor has been performing this procedure. I appreciate any help you can offer. Deby

I'm kinda confused....Do you fly directly to Monterrey or to San Antonio and than someone picks you up, if your Dr is in Monterrey? I checked out airfares and it's so much cheaper to fly to San Antonio. How long is the drive from San Antonio to Monterrey?

I just got back from seeing Dr. Hunky er, Dr. Billy today. According to his scales I weigh 241.5 lbs. WHOO HOO!! He is very pleased with my results thus far. They did a cool H. Pylori test on me while there to rule out that I have that nasty little bug. I am negative for it. Thank goodness. I told him about me doing the 5K and he was very impressed. He told me that about 2% of the population actually do a Marathon of any kind and to participate in one is very impressive. I am proud of myself for doing it. I wanna run the 5K next year. Anyway, I get labwork drawn with my next visit which will be in May cause it will be past my year bandiversary.

Hello. I am hoping someone can provide me with a contact number or email for Dr. Hildegarde Dineros in the Philippines. I know there was someone from Guam that had their surgery done by him. Guamtab I think. I have tried to reach him but he doesn't accept private emails. I want to call this doc directly to ask questions, etc. Thanks for any help you can give.

Just wondering if anyone knows of any doctors here or in Mexico that will give a discount for paying cash? Any places here in the southeast that perhaps give a discount for cash payments? Just trying to figure out how close I am to getting surgery. Did our taxes and was very pleasantly surprised, so I am getting excited knowing that I'm getting closer and closer! If you don't want to post the answers here, you can email me at backbite at gmail dot com. Thanks!

I made some calls and found a couple of Dr's who except MX banders. Dr.Robert Marema 954-351-7770 Ft.Lauderdale $17,000, in US includeds surgery and hospital. You will need to bring all your info from MX(surgery transcript?) and fill out their paper work. 20 page history info. And a fee of $995.00 which covers nutrition, other little stuff and time with Dr. You will have to call and speak with someone from finacial dept. to find out about fills. I spoke to Joanna, she was very nice. Dr.Thomas Bass (954)966-8559 Hollywood 17,000 for surgery and hospital. 1 year of fills and Dr.visits included. They usaully only use flouroscopy the first time. They except MX banders…

:guess Has anyone here heard of Dr.Wizman in Margate,Fl? Insurance option is fading fast. Option #2, a Dr here in the States for the right price and nice low fill fees. There's a Dr.Marema in Ft.Lauderdale, if anyone has info on him, would love to hear it. I'm going to call them tomorrow and see where I stand w/ that. Option #3 I like a couple of Dr's in Mexico. I want to get that little fishy moving.............

Hi, I am about to be banded on January 28 2005. I am so excited! I feel I am getting a real chance in fighting and winning my battle with obesity. I am 5 foot 3 and weigh 231 lbs. I feel this is going to save my life! With that said, I am also scared out my mind. I am going to Mexico to have an operation because my insurance here in the US won't cover it and it's too expensive out of pocket. Does anyone know this doctor? I found him on the site of litenfree.com. The surgery will be perform at the OCA hospital in Monterray. Thanks

Well I, found a few Doctors at the ThedaClark Medical center in Neenah Wi, Dr Wasco/Dr Georgen But it was a six hour drive from my house in Northern Wi, This has been a Quest for me, Endless hour's on the Computer. This site is not only informational butt a great place of comfort! There is a meeting March 14th at Theda clark Medical Center from 4:30/7:30 In Neenah Wi, if any body is interrested here is the Phone # 920-720 -7211 I' also have been searching rural Clinic's in Wi,& Mn, I, just wanted to say hurray I' found a Clinic in Deer River Mn. They do Adjustable lap band Surgery Waiting for my appointment time.................. I' have a complete list…

Hi there all, I was wondering if anyone out there has had surgury or knows anyone who performs the surgury in central florida...i live near daytona and orlando...any where really thats in florida.thanks

Just wondering if anyone here on this board has used Dr. Kwon. I've communicated with one person on OH but haven't seen any references here. So far, I like his staff, although they are a bit abrupt (but so am I so that's ok!!). Thanks! Sharon T.:nervous

I was just wondering if anyone that is on here is in Wisconsin and had Dr. Engstrand do their surgery. I would like to know what they thought of him.