Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

Found this website tonight...bariatric-surgery-source.com Lots of useful info - questions to ask your surgeon form, articles on insurance, procedures, what does Center of Excellence mean, steps in finding the right surgeon.... Put together by some of leading docs in the US.... Whether you use them or not...still useful info. thought I would share.

Hi all; I started this weight loss journey back in 2012 and what I am telling you is by no means to scare anyone rather just inform you of a very unhappy experience. Maybe it was just my perception but I felt obligated to tell my story. I met with Janey Pratt in 2012 and she was pregnant at the time, I had gone thru the seminars and was a candidate so I chose her to be my surgeon. Mid way through, I came across her assistant who had to be the most unhappiest of people I had ever met. I had gone to nut and psy and met all the requirements and when I asked Carole, the assistant when surgery would be, the answer was "I have no idea! You'll have to wait for her to com…

I don't see my NUT anymore unless I really need a consult, so I thought I would ask here. I am 11 weeks post op. Feeling great. Off all restrictions. When did you have alcohol the first time? I am well aware that I will only probably be able to drink 1/2 a beer once I drink one, but how long did you wait. I really want a beer. I'm not a big drinker, but I would like to be able to enjoy the occasional beverage.

I've had the surgery here in KY but my cousin wants it now and I know nothing about this surgeon. Any info would be great!

How do you go about researching your physician? Like their stats, any lawsuits, any medical board sanctions etc? Tia

Dr Debarros and Dr. Orris work together as a team. They did my surgery and I have found all of my treatment with them to be excellent. They have a great office team with a support system available. Their nutritionist is very supportive and always available and their monthly support meetings with speakers are informative and helpful. I have been very successful in my weight loss efforts thanks to this weight loss center!

Having my surgery with Dr Harris at Puget Sound Bariatrics around June I think. Has anyone else had experience with him? The staff all seem to like him, I have only met him once and he seemed very capable.

Hi Guys, Has anyone been banded by Dr. Wai Yip Chau from NJ Bariatrics? He operates out of the Medical Center in Princeton NJ. I have already had a consult with him. He seems really nice and his staff were very professional and helpful. Just wanted to hear from someone who has been through this with him already. Does Dr. Chau do the fills or a staff member? How did the office respond if you called with a problem? Does Dr. Chau return calls or emails? Just wondering, he seems great, but I just wanted some verification if my instincts are accurate. Also, how was the hospital? Did you have to stay overnight? How was the tretment by the nursing staff and the anest…

I'm researching Legacy and SWW, but can't seem to find any info on Drs who are reputable to sleeve in the area. I'd rather not have to travel to Seattle or CA if I don't have to.. Any advice, opinions or recommendations you've heard? Thanks so much! april

I've had my lapband for 3 yrs (with no luck) and am getting revised to the gastric bypass but my PCP thinks it's too drastic because he thinks losing weight is easy plus I'm sick of always having to remind him that I can't take certain medications because of my band. Anybody know of a good pcp in the Tulsa area? Thanks!

I have been working with Dr. Orris for 2 years now and am happy that I have him as my doctor. He listens to you when you are having issues with your band and adjusts it accordingly. I have lost weight slowly, but I am keeping it off and feeling great.

I am in the pre op stage with the sleeve. So far Dr. Lavin is my surgeon. I got to meet with him once as I asked to meet with him instead of NP for second diet appointment. Very nice and answered my questions. He is obviously busy as it was a 2 hour wait. Anyone have experience with him? Recommend him? How was his presence day of surgery? Did you see him before or after the surgery? Anyone have any thoughts on Southern Surgical Hospital in Slidell?

Planning on spring sleeve with Dr Lily Chang. Pleased with my consult. Sure things will go okay

Hello. Was wondering if anyone has had Dr. Valerie Halpin As their surgeon. She is at the Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, I have an appointment with her on Monday. and just want to hear anyone elses expieriences with her. Thanks,

South Nassau Community Hospital

Hi all..I'm having surgery with Dr.Gadaleta on nov 19th and would love to hear from anyone that has used him for their surgery!!

Hi everybody! I was wondering if anyone knew of a good support group in or around the Tucson area? I would even be willing to drive an hour or so outside of Tucson. Also they would have to be free or pretty cheap cause guess what i spent all my money on?.......No insurance

Dr. Bobby was fabulous from the very beginning. His office staff were caring and persistent and the surgery staff were outstanding. I had the surgery in Tustin CA. And the experience was positive for my husband too.

Does any one work At the Buffalo YMCA ? Looking for buddies.

Has anyone had him as their surgeon? I've heard from a few people he's really good and I looked him up online as well. Just wanted more feedback if possible.

Hi I have decided to get the procedure done - just have to save up for it. I live in uk and want to go to Brussels as it seems cheapest and safest there. Anyone know of the above? Thanks

Hi guys new to this forum and I am at the research stage. Looking for experience from uk gastric sleevers who have gone abroad to have surgery, how are you all getting on would you recommend your surgeon? I will have to be self funded and the price in uk is really high been looking into dr Chris from belgium he seems to have had good reviews from banders but nothing from those who have had sleeves done from him Any guidance and help would be greatly appreciated

Has anyone had their surgery performed at Newton Memorial in Newton, NJ? I am looking at having my surgery with Dr. Shomaf Nakjho, no date set yet, but wanted to see if anyone had any experience with this doctor and/or this hospital. Any information would be very much appreciated! Thanks! Maria

Hello.. I am seeking the sleeve and have been seeing Dr.. Frederick Tiesenga. I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with him or know anything about him?

Has anyone had the VSG with this surgeon in NYC ? Any issues ? It has been a nightmare since the operation....... I am ill and I would like to know if anyone had the same things happen ?

Looking for information on your experience with Dr Rodolfo Wilhelmy at Almater Hospital and Mexicali Bariatric Center. Please share your experience. Thanks

Would love any feedback on Dr. Alexander. Thx!!

My sugery will be March 2nd. I could have had it sooner but having to fly to ny unexpectedly 2 days before Christmas for my best friends mom funeral cost me 500 bucks. So I'm ultra broke. So I had to wait till March.

I am going to have my surgery done at the Mayo Clinic although it is 5 hours from home and there are other places in the state closer to home I decided I wanted it done at the best hospital in the country. It is a super long process, according to the paperwork I was given at my first appointment. It says I have to complete a 12 week behavioral modification program, which is perfectly fine with me. I want to be assured I can do this as well. But, once that is done and I meet with the surgeon they then get insurance approval, which they say can take 4 - 8 weeks. I can't really imagine that, but then they say once they have the approval the surgery won't be scheduled for…

Hi Folks, I have a long tale of woe to tell, but I'm a bit rattled and emotional right now. So if I'm not making sense, please forgive me Went to the O-band center who shares an office in manhattan with new life, new look surgery. My first visit was in July, with 3 subsequent visits for diet, Seotemeber, October and November. In between I had blood tests, a psyche consult, endoscopy, and two sleep studies. The studies yielded me a cpap machine.. To make a long story short, I was approved for sleeve surgery on December 6. That's the good news. The bad news is that I was never told why I needed the above procedures, just "show up for a endo, now a sleep study, now a…

http://www.bmioftexas.com/ These guys are the best. Very good background, training, experience, staff, etc. These ain't no rookies! I had a small complication and was very thankful Dr. Duperier was the surgeon. I live in Corpus Christi about 2 hr drive from San Antonio. Worth more than the drive!

Hello, I am contemplating gastric sleeve. I will really appreciate if folks who have actually gone through the operation can suggest names of surgeons with whom they had had good experience. Or which institutions are considered centers of Bariatric Surgery Excellence. Will greatly appreciate.

I've seen a few older posts about him, but I'm just curious if anyone currently active on the forum has had surgery by Dr. Cahill. If so, I'd love to hear about your experience.

Has anyone used the O-Band centers? I'm having a terrible experience with them. Looking tom see if anyone else has used them

Anyone have the sleeve with this doctor? Any good or bad reviews would be appreciated!

Penny, I hope you read this and communicate my concerns, you were the one bright light in that place. However I would never recommend this practice. To be clear, I have NO complaints about Dr Trivedi. I only met the man once. But I have never worked with a more un-caring and disorganized medical practice. I won't go on about all my issues. I've posted them here as they've occurred so you can read them on the general sleeve discussion board if you are really interested. Yesterday I called the Ellis Bariatric Center and will be transferring my records there. I have already gotten 2 emails and a phone call from them. They said they should be able to get me into the OR …

Just got a very disturbing letter in the mail today. I had my LB done with Dr. Cywes Feb. 2011, and have done very well. I have lost about 80 pounds. Turns out, he is closing all clinical practices the end of this month. I am beside myself with sadness and a little bit of anger. I feel so abandoned . Anyone know what happened or why he is shutting his doors? Most importantly, I need good recommendations for other LB doctors in Jacksonville, Fl that take on transfer patients. Anyone in the area love their doctor?

I have heard nothing but wonderful things about this hospital! My brother, and two women at my work, had their weight loss surgeries done there. Did anyone else go through ALSA and have their surgery there??

Hi all. I am about 3 weeks post- op and doing ok in that regard. I was still having a lot of pain, though, so last week my gastro doc ordered a CT scan. It revealed some anomalies like a large ascities next to my liver. My gastro doc compared the scan to the one I had in Jan., well before the surgery, and said it was there then too. So I called the surgeon who did my gastric bypass and was basically told that it had nothing to do with the bypass so they weren't going to deal with it. If my gastro guy was concerned, HE should order a needle biopsy. Is that a big brush off or what? Anyway, I did some calling around and it looks like I will be going to the Mayo clinic in …

I'm thinking of having surgery with this doctor, has anyone here had surgery with him? He works for Mt sinai, St Lukes Roosevelt hosp, his office is in west 59st,Thanks in advance everyone????

I'm looking for a surgeon who will take medicaid United health care cant find one help

I'm stuck and need to pick 1 surgeon! I'm between Dr. Schmidt from advanced laproscopic (paramus, nj) or Dr Biloff Garden State bariatrics (milburn, nj) ! Please help! I'm a bit overwhelmed and I don't know whom to go with.

So I just got my teeth done and will be getting the implants procedure done later this year to hold up my dentures. I let myself go for too long and now it is time to get back on track! I love my new smile and I can't wait to see my new slimmer weight!

Hello I'm new to this forum...I'm looking for anyone who has had this surgery by my surgeon just so I can gain info...He is through Surgical Associates At presence health Dr Charles Gruner

Or any sleevers in St Louis period? Needing support as I'm starting this journey and about to have my first NP appointment.

Am in Denton Texas and I used Dr. David Provost. I have liver disease stage 4 and he was still able to do the surgery where other drs wouldn't. He's an awesome Dr. And individual. He cares about how you are doing and has a life long manual to use for the rest of your life. The staff is awesome and they genuinely care also. Good luck to all of you. Sincerely Debra (Dabberdoo)

I hada my band in dec 19 in tijuana with dr. Haucuz he put in a wrong place now i had to do all again. Painfull, a lot money and he keep saying comeback here and I do for you for 7000 again. I am not that crazy, my life is more than money.:huh2:

I need some recommendations for a surgeon in north carolina im in the coast but dont mind a 1hr or more drive Ive research many but cant make up my mind any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!!????

Carolina Surgical Clinic

Am starting the procedure, I need to lose 95 lbs. I have diabetes , fatty liver, ibs , Barrett's syndrome , and arthritis in my knees, bursitis in my hip, feet problems. Plus 3?young grand daughters. I'm 53 years old. I've lost up to 50 lbs at a time before, but I always gain it back, so this is what I have to do, I hope this is the right decision.