Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

HI - I was banded by Dr Stephen Wilkinson - Hobart Private Hospital (TAS, AUSTRALIA) on 3rd Sept 09. Just wondering if there is anyone else who has also gone through Dr Wilkinson??? I would love to hear from you:smile: Sally

Dr. Callery did my surgery 2-15-2008. I think he did a fantastic job and is a very competent, caring, and compassionate physician. I have posted many of my experiences in other forums. Denise

Is there anybody out there that has Dr. Lana Nelson? I thought Dr. Keith was my surgeon but just found out Dr. Nelson was...which I am fine with!

Hey all, I just wanted to know if anyone in here has used Dr. Laporte's office specifically Dr. Frances. Dr. Kelly Frances. I want to see if anyone has used them and tell me how their progress is going.

Anyone know of any doctor's for lapband in San Diego? What about the UCSD program with Dr. Horgan?

Hi, I am a new poster and am scheduled to have my surgery October 26 and I'm a self pay. Has anybody used Dr. Mueller in San Diego and if so, could you please tell me your experience? Thanks.

I am a patient of Dr. Trevedi and I really like him. He is very friendly, doesn't rush you out of his office and answers all of your questions.

I am sure there are other great physicians out there but Dr. Touliatos is AWESOME. I like his attentiveness. He is very knowledgeable. He is caring, compassionate, has great bedside manners and he listens to his patients. I would recommend him 100%. HE IS THE BEST. Thanks Dr. Touliatos

Has anyone out there been banded at Hospital Bajanor in TJ?? I was banded there on 12/13/2007 and just wanting to hear feedback from other patients. thanks!

Does anyone know of any place around Rockford Illinois that is doin the lapband surgery? So far the closest I've found is either in Chicago or U of W in Madison Wisconsin but would really like to be closer to home.

I would like to have the lapband surgery I live in Freeport, Illinois so would like to find one close to here. Any suggestions

If you paid for the band out 100% yourself with no insurance, could you tell me how much it was? Also, what hospital, date, and did the cost include an overnight stay? Thanks! Steve

Hi, I can thoroughly recommend Dr Cierny and his team. I can also recommend the UK company that arranges the whole operation as a package, Cosmtic Bliss. They sent me all the info I needed and handled all the bookings that needed to be done, sent me the liver reduction diet details and a whole load of other info. It was very professional with a human face. The whole package cost just over ?5,000 plus an optional ?300 extra insurance which I opted for as I am a major pessamist! This included everything, flights, hotel, clinic etc. In the UK I was told a lap band would cost around ?11,000 privately, so the economics were astounding. I was originally supposed to have the…

Hello all. I'm going for the one on one information session Friday. Has anyone been here or to this doctor? How was your experience?:thumbup:

Has anyone used Dr Pinson from Tupelo Mississippi? If so can you recomend Him? Also, any additional info. would be helpful. What kind of experience did you have etc.

I would like some information on Surgeons on the Beaumont/Houston Texas area that anyone might recommend. Margoboo

dr pirrelo i hope u read this i just want to thank u for what ur doing for me i can not express in words how much my getting the band means to me i will b eternally grateful i have known for a long time that this was what i was needing so i could get healthier things just kept getting in my way then i found ur name on the internet site and i thanked god for it i know that once i get my band it will not b an easy road but that is ok life isnt easy anyway but i know i can do it and loose my wt and get healthy thanks again many thanks nancycarolsnead@yahoo.com

I had my surgery 12/31/08. I had a rough start (search and find my other posts), but all in all, I'm satisfied with Weber. He has been in bariatrics for awhile at Kaiser, so he has the confidence you'd expect. I have to fly from the Big Isle to Oahu to see him. What I like is that he let's you be in control with fills or no fills. He is liberal when it comes to eating solids after fills. This makes sense to me because only you know what you can handle. You need to feel the effects of band and what you are capable of. He takes time to listen to your concerns then answers responsibly. He is supportive and doesn't criticize.

I used Dr Virginia Mcgrath Weaver, St Francis Weight Loss center.... She is a real sweetheat, Her bedside mannor is wonderful. Her staff is quick to call you back when a problem. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER....... Laurie

As title says am still very satisfied with how the surgery itself went in March 2009. This post is to update the aftercare which I find professional yet caring. Staff is wonderful... never have to wait long for my appointment. (If it's at 2:00, I'm in on the scales by 2:05 at the latest). For fills, this guy is good! It has never been painful for me; just a tiny prick then in and the fill starts. I've been able to carry on a conversation while it goes in. Still highly recommended. Julia PS: Oh, the weight is coming off at a rate both he and I are satisfied with right now.

45 yo female, lapband fall 2007.

I was just banded a couple weeks ago. Dr. Shen is great. He is very knowledgeable and breaks things down so they are easy to understand. I also appreciated, he only made 4 small incisions instead of the 5 he typically does - he said he tries to do the least amount if he doesn’t need to. Everything is healing up, and I'm really glad I worked with the bariatric department at Emerson - they are a wicked nice group of people. :w00t:

I am coming back from Iraq and will be in Memphis first week of September. Will you be able to do an ufill for me? I had my operation in Savannah, GA and dont want to go back, but I am miserable.

Hello! Greetings from sunny Corpus Christi, Texas! My husband applied for a job in Anchorage, and it looks promising. So it may very well be that we will be moving up there. I have an excellent surgeon here, whom I adore, who gives me top notch care. I see him regularly, and he monitors my fills as a friend would. I'm a little nervous about coming up there and finding the right fit for me. those of you who have stumbled on this site, please let me know your experiences. This move would be stressful for me. Like moving to the moon..... Stress causes band tightness and discomfort, so I'm worried. Suggestions? Tips? Advice? Doctors? Hospitals? clinincs?

Has anyone in nc used Dr. enochs in Cary,North Carolina? I think this is going to be the doctor i choose to perform my surgery. I wanted to see if anyone else had used him and what was there experience like with him. Thanks :sneaky:

:redface:Hey everyone, I have a consultation with Dr. Cirangle tomorrow. I guess I’m getting a little nervous. Are there any other people here to have been banded by Dr. C? I was just wondering about how long the entire process will take? My insurance doesn’t require a 6 month doctor supervised diet. When I called HMSA they said all I need was a BMI of 40 or above (mine is 43.3) and I need to be at least 100 lbs overweight. I’m about 128 lbs over. I’m really excited and super nervous at the same time. I was also wondering what kind of pre-op tests he requires and what his aftercare program is like? Mahalo, Malia

Looking for a surgeon close to home. Wondering if anyone has Used Dr Pennings from surgical bariatrics northwest?

Dr. Albert T. Spaw did my lap-band procedure as well as most of my friends' lab-band procedures (all 8 of them). He is a wonderful surgeon. He and his staff are a great team. I highly recommend a visit to the Baptist Metabolic Surgery Center in Nashville if you are considering weight loss surgery. Once you meet Dr. Spaw you'll understand why... Best of Luck...

I would really like to talk to some people from Maine who have had surgery. Is anybody out there?

Just wondering if anyone has any comments on a Dr. Snow in Mobile, AL?

I think that's the name they've given me. If anyone has heard anything negative, I need to ask for a change quickly. Anyone know anything about him, good or bad? Thanks Gwenn

I am newly banded and living in AZ, I will be living in Buffalo part time on and off for the next year or so. Im looking for advice of which doctors/hospitals to use should I have problems that cant wait. Also any support groups that might welcome a stranger? Thank you in advance.

I wanted to know if you have had your surgery with Dr. Nishi at Cedars in LA how did it go? And what was your insurance story? i currently am in the waiting period for insurance to approve me. but my story is this: my BMI is 43, and otherwise healthy. insurance i have is Aetna PPO and ive done 3 months of sup. weightloss program. im nervous to not get approved!!:biggrin::ohmy:

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I was banded on 11/20/08 in Columbia, SC. I have now moved to Atlanta, GA. I am having a hard time finding a surgeon who is taking transfer patients. The few that I have found want me to pay way too much $$$$. Can any one help me??????

I have had my first adjustment (on Aug. 3rd) with Dr. Francis and just loved her! I have had the band for a year and am on my 4th fill. I have switched doctors to Dr. Francis after being referred by many to her. I have just under 7 cc's in my 10 cc band and was just wondering what to expect. I will tell you what I am experiencing 3 days into it and maybe you can share your experiences. Still on liquids but tried a teaspoon of Yoplait fat free yogart at lunch - back pain, chest pain...maybe I tried it too soon, maybe to fast. I have had a hard time with Gerd (only at night, when I lay down) the first night, this was painful....last night, I must have burped stom…

I'm looking for patients of Dr. Matthew Metz in Denver that have had VSG done. I want to talk about the surgery at PSL, Dr. Metz and about your successes with VSG. I am scheduled for 9/24/09. Thanks in advance. :001_rolleyes:

I had my lap band placed on 11/3/08 at TAMC. The surgery went well and I was up and about quickly. I am down about 60# since the informational meeting, 32# since my surgery. I have had several fills but haven't found my sweet spot yet. It's difficult for me to fit his fill days into my schedule, so it's taking me a little time to get where I need to be. Anyone else out there used Dr. Stan? Sandy 257/198/149

I just read a great post by 'wasabubblebutt' regarding Mexico doctors. I wanted to let anybody know, who is interested, that I was banded by Dr. Lopez in TJ, Mexico. If anybody has any questions regarding this doctor, his side-kick doctors, price, pre-op diet, post-op diet, hospital care, transportation, staff, flouroscopy, or anything else regarding my experience, please do not hesitate to ask right here. Or you can privately email me and I will answer your questions. I want people to feel like they are making the right decision by having surgery outside of the US and with a doctor they can trust.

Hi....I'm scheduled to have my surgery in November. Already 3 months into this dance and have 3 more to go. I've only known one person who's been thru this and they LOVE IT ! The people at my nutritionist meetings are real nice but its hard to find anyone to talk to about silly stuff. Hopeing this site will help.

i sent in my application in first week in july. how long does it take to get into a seminar? i called the office and was told that i would get a letter in the mail? It would be nice to know what to expect though...

I'm currently one of Dr. Umbach's patients here in Henderson, NV. I have not been banded but hope to be next month. Just wondering if there are any other Umbach's patients out there. How was your experience with this doctor?

Would love to talk with other patients of Dr. Lapschies. I was banded by him in Jan of 2008. Still on my journey to goal, but it's been a great ride.

I am in a program called Fresh Start Bariatrics part of Riverside Methodist Hospital. It is an amazing program. The doctor who runs the program is Doctor Myers. He is an amazing doctor and so is the program. I started in February with an all day visit, I had a full blood workup, I met with a dietician, a psychatrist, and had a full physical. Afterwards they set any appointments for you that the doctor may have asked for during your physical, like a stress test. Then you meet with the dietician once a month while keeping a journal of everything you eat and the time. They start getting you ready for post surgery. You cut out the caffine, soda, and start with no dr…

I went to my Primary Care Physician Dr. Dagg at Swedish Physicians Clinic and told him about my history of obesity, diets, etc. I needed to go through him for some testing for insurance purposes and also I wanted a second opinion about this. He knew that I was already seeing an obesity-surgery doctor and asked who it was. When I told him, he was very polite and political but said he "doesn't recommend" Dr. Fox. He basically told me that Dr. Fox lost his medical license for a while (but he didn't know WHICH Dr. Fox, father or son...) and implied that there had been a recent death and that the Foxes weren't trained in bariatrics specifically (although he acknowledged …

Has anyone used Dr. Garth Davis in Houston, TX. I am going for my surgery consult next week and was just curious. Thanks.

Dr. Rohrer did my surgery in March of 2008. I am pleased with the results. Dr. Rohrer and his staff are great to work with! I am still continuing my weightloss journey, but am having more success than ever before.

Dr. Kouli performed my lapband surgery in Sept. of 2008. It is unfortunate that he had to return to Jersey. Hope everything is going well for him and his family there.

I am so glad I made it to Support Group last night. I really needed it for ME. Just to sit with people who GET IT, and who GET ME! and to ask my questions and to soak up the expertise of those who are ahead of me and to encourage one another. Thank you all for being YOU!