Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

Does anyone have any experience with Dr. Alvarez with Endobariatric.com

Hi all. I had my surgery with Dr Zarif April 16 2009. I think he is a great surgeon.

Dr P is absolutely awesome! He has a great sense of humor. He explains everything so that the patient really understands. He is kind and truly made me feel that he cared about me. His office staff is equally as impressive. They are always available to answer questions. I was banded on 12/15/10 and would recommend him to anyone considering Wls.

I was banded in Texas and I now live in pittston pa and I need a fill.

This is my surgeon. I had to travel to Delano, Calif., to have my surgery by Dr. K. My insurance didn't approve of any surgeons in Bakersfield because Dr. K is an approved provider with better skills than any in Bakersfield. I also go to his L.A. office for my fills since I have to take a day off anyways. I love his bedside manner and he truly cares about his patients.

I was banded on 2-10-11 by Dr Wright and True Results surgery center in sam Antonio. I had a wonderful experience. The staff is great. Very friendly and helpful. Dr wright is very experienced and encouraging. Made mr feel at ease and confided about my decision to have this procedure.

I've heard good things about Dr Abdulsalman Al Taie who is Dubai based, and have met some people who have had successful ops with him. Anyone want to chime in about him and their experience or let us know about any other surgeons in this area?

Dr. Katz did my surgery on September second at St. John's Weight Loss. He was so kind and caring and did a wonderful job.

Looking for Dr. in Dallas area and on paper Dr. Nicholson looks great.

I'm hoping to be sleeved middle of June. I'm from MS but plan on using Dr Redmann in Slidell. If anyone knows anything about this group please share. Also if you've been a pt of Dr Redmann I'd like to hear from you as well. I've met with the nurse practitioner and really liked her. I'll have a meeting with the surgeon once I'm all cleared for surgery from my PCP. I'm a self pay patient and from what I understand I don't have to jump through a zillion hoops to have this surgery (Thank God). Any info would be wonderful!!! Thanks!

I highly recommend him!

If anyone in the Harrisburg, PA area is looking for a surgeon, Dr. Matthew Davidson did mine on March 9. When I met him in the office weeks before surgery, I felt very comfortable. He answered all my questions. He met with me in pre-op to see how i was doing and to answer any questions I had before going into surgery. I felt confident going into the procedure. Weight Loss Clinic in Harrisburg is great! All of the doctors that I have met there are wonderful. Dr. Davidson gets 5 stars from me!

I have just recently switched my surgeon to the New York Bariatric Group in Long Island. I am going to be using Dr Andrade. Has anyone used this facility or any of the doctors? I found the information at stopobesityforlife.com .. they seem to be a great set of doctors and staff there so we will see in the next coming appointments.. Please feel free to give me any info or comments for ppl that have used this center

Has anyone else out there been banded by Dr. Wellborn? I love him and his staff! They are the key in my success. They always listen and treat me like a person not just another patient. I was banded October 2008. Weighed 200 lbs. Down to 137 with a BMI of 26. YEAH! Best decision I ever made both choosing Dr Wellborn and getting the band!

Can anyone recommend a primary care physician in Vegas? I am approved for surgery on 4-13 ((yeah)) but my PCP doesn't agree with WLS and said to rejoin WW. Needless to say I would like to find a PCP that supports WLS to do my follow ups with as I am going thru with the surgery on 4/13. The surgery center does some follow ups I know but I still need a new PCP. Thank u in advance!!!

Is anyone else having the same troubles I am? I go in and get my fill and he tells me to come back in 4 weeks. Then when I go to schedule my next appointment I can't get in for 8 weeks. Then two weeks after making my appointment they call to reschedule me and can't get me until 7 weeks after that appointment. This is the second or possibly 3rd time this is happened. I went through the roof and asked why they do this to me every time and they said Dr. Snow only does fills 2 days a week and only does 3 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon. The doctor has surgeries twice a week. How are all of us that have had the surgery supposed to get our fills if he is only doing 6 …

My feedback? I know he did carnie Wilson's surgery and was featured on the doctors. Has anyone been sleeved by him?

I have been very satisfied with the way my surgery went. I have had no problems and I believe that Dr. Brian Swain is one of the best. He is very concerned about all of his patients.

Im considering Dr. Elliot with HCA Parham. Any other sleevers have experience with him?

I get emails all the time asking for these credentials so I am posting them for anyone to read: According to MSNBC.com last year 240,000 US citizens traveled to Mexico for some type of surgery. Anything from Lasik to joint replacement to Weight Loss Surgery. If that many people are crossing the border for surgery, and if there were that many bad outcomes we would be hearing about it on the news left and right. Instead the media has a tendency to exploit the horrors instead of the positives. We have good doctors and bad doctors in the US but when a bad US doctor does something to harm a patient we do not typically warn people not to …

Dr Soong at the sergical weight control center of las Vegas, nv. I can't say enough wonderful things about them. From the dietitian to the support groups to the doctors

HI All, anyone sleeved at Temple University Hospitl in Philadelphia by Dr. Meilahn??? Had my first appointemnet there last week and all went very well.. Jut loinf for some other feedback. Thanks, Randy

Has anyone used Dr. Dirk? Would you recommend him?

How is everyone! I love my new life and body!

I was scheduled to have surgery with Dr. Kelly in Tijuana in March, and the Medical Tourism company called me today and told me they are no longer placing patients with him for surgery, and offered to have my surgery done by Dr. Garcia instead. I am wondering if anyone has had surgery with him or has any additional information on him? His credentials look fine but it's a little unnerving to have read a little bit about Dr. Kelly's troubles on the board yesterday, and then have this happen today where they change my surgeon. Any info would be appreciated, thanks.

Anyone hear of dr. Weaver in colorado...what do u tk of him also his staff

I went for my first consult with Dr. Nguyen at UC Irvine. Everything I read says UCI is one of the best places to go in southern California. My PCP, although very much against WLS, said that should be the place to go. I also like the fact that it is isn't a private business. The aftercare and support programs seem to be pretty well established as well. However, it is a learning hospital. I forgot to ask if he would be doing the surgery. I am on the fence whether or not I want a resident working on me even if he is watching every move. When I was researching for the band last year, I was finding so many of the private doctors want $4k program fees and the like o…

I am 36 just found out I have high blood pressure starting meds.(not good) I am going to nurse practioner in am.and nutricianist and hycologist on sat. I have been on every diet since I was 12. Weight watchers about 32 times, and many others. I justbcant stand it anymore. I just want to be healthy... can anyone tell me how the CT process goes. I have proof of going to the gym weight watchers.fitness centers etc. How can I expedite the process to go quicker. I need it.

Anyone used Dr. Morris Washington? He was in new jersey but now practices in conway,sc. Any info would be great!! thanks :-)

Anyone used Dr. Morris Washington? He was in new jersey but now practices in conway,sc. Any info would be great!! thanks :-)

Anyone heard of dr. matthew metz? Tks

Having surgery on the 9th would like to hear comments.

We can start the class we have to goto and our first appt. is March 13th 2012. I am exticed and nervous at the same time. I am ready for this change with a friend along for the ride we can support each othe. Its cool how he can give us the same dates for everything. I am ready to slim down for my mind body and soul. I can run around after my daughter than my grandson when this is over with out having problems with my back. I be in so much pain i want it to stop so i can live life to the fullest.

Hello I wanna know is anyone burping alot after eating or drinking. I do it alot more than I've ever did. Does anyone no y this happens so offend

I will be getting myband on 11/20/09 by Dr Reich and so happy 12 days to go to my new life start pre op dite i dont think it will be to hard

I had my surgery May 14, 2010- Everything went great, and Dr. Groves was WONDERFUL- I really appreciated him coming in and praying before the surgery and being so supportive- I went in for my post-op 2 weeks after that. Up to that point, my weight-loss had been great. Dr. Groves said to come back in a months time. I go and check out, and get my appointment. Well, when I got home and looked, they had made it for 6 weeks instead. I called (thinking it was just an honest mistake) and they offered to move it up a week. Okay... But that is still longer that a month- So... As time went on, I could eat whatever I wanted, and was having to fight myself every day …

I wanted to post my newest photos because I'm so excited to be 6 months out from my surgery and down 60 pounds. Speaking of 60, I'm also excited that 60 percent of my excess weight is GONE!

Had a horrible experience with the PA and Dr. Strickland not returning my calls over 2 weeks. Perhaps it would be good for this office to have a system to submit e-mail questions.

im finding it hard to attend support group,travel is so expensive, i would really like to find a lapband buddy to chat with . is there chat sites on this web? iv had lapband dec 1 . am doing good i feel so much better. physical. and mentaly,goosh, wish id doon this 10 years ago.

I was sleeved on January 31st and for the past 3 nights I just lay in bed and can't fall asleep. I finally dose off around 3 am and then wake up about 9:30 am. I have never had this problem in my life. Has this happened to anyone else and if so does it go away?

While attending a seminar given by Norton Bariatric Clinic in Feb 09 I meet Dr. Tanner. Off the bat I knew he was the surgeon I would chose to do my surgery. Dr. Tanner is very personable and made me feel at ease immediately. Dr. Tanner performed my surgery on 30 Jul 09 and within 30 min of leaving the recovery room I was already up and walking around. I highly recommend this surgeon!

HI, I am set for surgery (VSG) :laugh0: July 9th with Dr. Rodriguez, Juarez,Mexico. anyone have experience to share ?? Any information would be welcomed!!

I have been trying to transition to mushie from liquids for awhile now. I thought I had it down but I think I need to stay at solids/thick Soups and such. I will try, get one or two or three meals in, and then I will be really uncomfortable and have stomach pain. The end of my fifth week will be this Wednesday. Grrrr!

has anyone use the southbay surgeons or dr aileen takahashi before?

Anyone banded by Dr. Bour or Dr. Rowitz? If so, Lets get together and form a lapband club or group. I think we could help each other. We could try to meet at least once a month, share stories, dine out(healthely) discuss whether or not we had any weight loss. If so, you could help us. If not, We could help you. We'll never know if we dont try it. Of course everyone's ideas would help. Please post back if you think this is a good idea. Lets try to keep one another motivated. I really need the help and don't want to give up.

Does anyone know how much she charges for fills and what, if any, her program fees/requirements may be? Also her contact info? I found her on the Legacy Health website but it didn't give any info about her charges or how to contact her. thanks

I was wondering if there is anyone on here who has had surgery here in Colorado. If so, can you recommend a surgeon in the state who has some experience in VSG'S???

I am seeing surgeon tomorrow. Expect to be scheduled for surgery 2-3 weeks from now. Anybody out there sleeved or about to be at CMC? Dr. Catania?

why it is so important to do our own researches on doctors and hospitals: http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/health/woman-dies-after-weight-loss-surgery-1.972280

Hi, I live in Australia and was banded in November 2011. I did a lot of research before I made the decision to get banded. But one thing I really really failed on is picking a decent surgeon. I found him on the Australia Lap Band website and thought 'Hey, he'll do. His closer than any of the others.' I didnt get a referral from my GP because I didnt actually have a regular GP until after my surgery. Anyway, my surgery went well, very painful but nothing too bad happened. But since then I have realised that my surgeon is a complete A-hole. I have asked him about a list of good nutritious foods for post-op and he said that Ill figure it out. I called him a few days a…