Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

Any surgeon reccommendations in North Dallas or North Dallas suburbs, Plano, Frisco, etc.?

For those of you who were banded by Dr Jay, does he do his own fills, or does someone else in his office do them? If you request only him, is that possible? Thanks again for your input- Targa

Has anyone else used Dr. Ferrari in Houston? I was banded 5/5 by him.

I was looking on the dallas morning news website. it looks like he is offering lapband for $10500.

Did anyone ever hear of this Dr? If so, how is he?

i am looking for a doctor in the dfw area that does lapband. I am doing my research now, and am hoping to find a great doctor. If you have any suggestions, please reply. Have a great evening everyone!

Dr. Levine, Anybody out there have their surgery done by Dr. Levine in Ormond Beach, FL?

Does anyone know of a website where you can get a free check on a surgeon? I feel good about the one I selected, but I want to be 110% sure!!:thumbup:

Has anyone else had a problem getting ahold of the nutritionist? I was banded 6/12. I've called and left messages twice. Dr. Collier's office said they'd have her call me. No call? Help!!!

Hi, I am considering going to Dr. C. Kenneth Mitchell, Jr. for aftercare. I have looked up some reviews on him, but I would love to get more info. Thanks!! :eek:

If so how was it and how were the doctors? Was it worth it? How were you treated?:biggrin:

I had my operation in 2002, but I need to find a doctor in Rockford Illinois or close to their. I have United Health insurence. Please is a EMERGENCY. thank you. Anna.:biggrin:

I'm going to the info seminar next week in Asheville. Has anyone been banded there? If so do you have any recommendations as to which Dr is better? thanks

Does anyone know if there are any doctors in Mexico who are accepting Care Credit as a form of payment for the lap band?

Looking for a good Doctor in Baltimore for lap band procedure.....anyone know of one? Thanks!

I just got referred to him for my surgery by my insurance co (who mistakenly referred me to a breast surgeon first ). Anyone have any experience with him? The only think I know about him is that he's kinda hot (from his photo on the hospital website) .

I have a ton of clothes in size 24 (with a few 22's) if anyone needs this size! Most are nicer work clothes (dress pants, blazers) or two-piece pants suits. There are a few casual outfits (capris, short, jeans) and some casual shirts as well. If anyone would like these, PM me. I boxed them all up last night and they are in my attic until I find a good home for them. If nobody takes me up on them in the next month or so, I'll just donate them to Goodwill. There are some nice pieces in here!

Hi there, I am scheduled for June 17th!!! I am so excited. I have Dr. Oh in Federaly Way with the St. Francis Hospital. It is a center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery. I know everything will go great! Has anyone had surgery with him? He has been great so far! I can't wait till that wonderful day!!!!! I would love to hear of your surgery day experiences. Have a wonderful journey!!! God bless.

I am considering a couple of Dr.'s in Cincinatti, OH; Dr. Trace W. Curry or Dr. Brad Watkins. I am looking for individuals who have been banded by these Dr.'s and would like for you to share your experiences, both good and bad as well as suggested questions I should ask during the upcoming seminar I am attending. I'm looking for the best support pre and post op. Please give any and all experiences as well as opinions that will help me make my decision. Thanks.

Dr. Kirshenbaum from Aurora Colorado was my surgeon on January 29th, 2008! He's the best! If you're considering Dr. Kirshenbaum visit this thread and "Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum" - My name is Dee~:thumbup:

If anyone out there knows the procedures of having their surgery done with Dr. Kirshenbaum in Colorado and being and out of state patient please let me know. Like do you have to make trips to Colorado before the trip for surgery, etc.?? Thanks.

Does anyone have any experience with Dr. Goyal in NJ? He operates at Overlook Hospital in Summit with an office in Union. I'm going to his Seminar in a few weeks and would like to know if anyone has had their surgery by him (NJ Bariatric Center). Other drs you were happy with? Ones that are good and take Aetna (in Network) would be appreciated and in Central, NJ (I'm not asking for much here, am I?!) Thanks!

Personality and friendliness aside, where can I details on surgeons such as how many lapbands they have done, percent revisions, etc?

:tt2:I'm being banded tomorrow by Dr. Collier with Journeylite. I'll let ya know how it goes.

Couldn't be doing better. I know there has to be others out there who've used Dr. Collier. I plan on going to the support group meetings. I think the next one is Aug. 12. Is anyone from here going?

Hello, can any one tell me if they have been banded at Loyola hospital and if the banding was done by Dr Sarker?

Hi everyone, I am going for my consult tomorrow with Dr. Bagnato and if everything goes okay, I'll be having my surgery on 2/27! I'm a little scared but very excited. I've had to do this self pay and I'll admit, the idea of this much debt really bothers me, but I figured I'm 37 years old and every year I think THIS is the year I'll finally get my weight in gear and so far, it never seems to happen. I manage to loose only to gain it back and I'm so sick of the cycle. Anyway, just thought I'd say "hello!"

Okay ya'll. We need to meet. Seriously. I know that Leslie at OTC is working on getting a support group going, but all of us Bandits really need to get together. I know a lot of people aren't in Albany, but we could shoot for dinner somewhere at say 7:00? A Tuesday would be good. I know summer weekends are usually pretty full. What do you think? I say we have a vote and narrow down a date. Put your name down and a good day for you and hopefully we can agree on something: Leslie - Tuesday, June 24

has anyone had dr tvetenstrand for lap band? thankyou!

Just curious about others experience...anyone a Goldstein patient? I had some specific questions about fills and other timelines...thanks

Hi! I'm relatively new to the site and was just wondering if there is anyone out there that will be attending the August 5th informational meeting in Chattanooga with Dr. Ponce. I'd love to get to know someone locally that is considering this option. Thanks!

Anyone have their band through Dr Clark? I am having all my preop work done with him. I should be able to be banded in August or early Sept. Just wanted to get some feedback. Thanks Kelli.

:confused2:I am starting the process of looking for Drs in Mexico .. I dont feel my ins is going to cover lap banding . Has anyone had lap band done by Dr Kuri? If so what was there out come? What was the cost ? Thanks ..

I need to know if anyone has gone to Tulsa Ok Surgical weight control to get lap band and experience with them? considering them next January. Thanks, Vicky

:biggrin2:Hi I was banded 24th Nov 07 @ Spire Murrayfield Hospital in Edinburgh the consultants that done my op were 1st class Mr Bruce Tulloch and Mr Andrew De Beaux. I would never have went abroad even if it was alot cheaper I feel you need good after care after having gastric band surgery to help you cope with the good and bad days that you have. Since my op I have came down 7stone I have done 2 open days at the hospital regarding weight-loss surgery and I have also recently appeared on the Scotland on Sunday newspaper doing a big article regarding weight-loss surgery. Hopefully Iam hoping to get a support group set up in Edinburgh for people who are thinking about get…

This is a bit of a rant and this seems like the thread to put it in. I had lap-band surgery on the 21st of July. This has been a good thing in my life. I feel empowered, confident and finally on the way to making life long positive choices. This was the switch I wanted. You know that switch? You are in the zone with the new diet and you can push bad choices aside without sounding like food is out to get you. You easily move through a supermarket and don't even consider the salty sweet high carb things. Going out is a breeze. You lose weight. You feel good about -this- diet. And then someone throws the switch back. You start making excuses for your choices. All food…

Hello everyone! I just got home from my appointment at the OTC. First off, I'd like to say that I just met the new lady, Leslie, and she is wonderful! I was pretty nervous about someone new starting but I love her, she's great! I gained one pound since last time I went. I was telling Leslie that I was able to eat things like pizza with no problem and she didn't think that was normal so she decided to check my Fluid level. It was checked in April (end of the month) and I had lost about .50cc, which they didn't think was uncommon. Well, she checked it today and I've lost .75cc in a two month span, which isn't normal. She told me not to freak out yet though. She r…

Hi Everyone! This is my very first post! I am receiving a band in 2/2 weeks by Dr. Forbes. I have started this process last september and it is finally nearing surgery date! I am wondering what other experiences people have had with this doctor and Buffalo General. I have gotten such a run around from Malissa and the people there, it's actually ridiculous! I have complied WITH all requirements, but getting people to communicate with me AND EVEN CALL ME BACK is actually a little scary. It makes me wonder if I will be left out to dry post -op. Let me know PLEASE!

I am scheduled to have the band on August 18 with Doctor Boyce of Knoxville, Tn. Anyone else out there going to Dr. Boyce?

If there is anyone out there looking for a doctor in the north west area, Dr. Emma Patterson in Portland, OR at Good Sam. is by far the very very best ...anyone considering her and has questions feel free to ask...

I am thinking about having the surgery in Decemeber, anyone knows of any GREAT Doctors in West Palm Beach, FL?

if i am not happy with the Dr. that did my surgery she is the only one that can give me free fills for a year right? i mean i cannot switch to another dr. cause if i do i will have to pay for fills right? does anyone know?:eek:

I know... I'm not a "Bandster", ((I had the gastric Sleeve)) I had the sleeve by absolute Choice... I didnt want any of the Drama that goes with the band.. Fills, Erosion, Slippage, Constant vomiting, Etc. I just wanted my procedure To be SAFE, Less invasive, A healthy lifestyle choice, and Yes, Reasonable....:thumbup: I did MONTHS of research.. and because i was a Self Pay... I did have to shop price.. Which also made me look outside the USA for a Qualified surgeon. I found that and More...with Dr. ACEVES in Mexicali Mexico ! Before you make your decision.. Check out my website and see what my journey was like. I am 6 months Post surgery..and have lost a bit over 1…

I am just starting the process, and I have looked into a few Dr.'s I was wondering who you guys felt really comfortable with. I went to the group information meeting with Dr. Simpson. I found his office to be kinda old looking, and he seemed kinda "smart alecy" when I asked him a few things. I have heard he has put the most bands in in AZ, but I am just not sure how I feel about him. Please let me know how you feel about your Dr's and pros cons.. I am on the West side so it might be hard for me to travel very far for support groups in such but if it's the right DR. I might be willing to. Thanks :confused2: I am in Avondale

I am trying so hard to figure out which direction to go. This whole surgery seemed out of reach until I came in contact with the Belite group. My patient facilitator is awesome, but I want to make sure I am making the right decision. My facilitator is setting me up with Dr. Rodriguez, she says he is great, but I would like to hear everyone elses opinion godd or bad. Thanks for your help.

Has anyone out there been banded by Dr. Halmi or Dr. Tran in Virginia? If so tell me about your experience. I am considering going to either doctor but a little apprehensive about the surgery.

Has anyone done or knows someone who has done their surgery in Hawaii? If so, who was their doctor and how was the experience with him/her? Any information would be helpful!

Dr. Juan Antonio Lopez. I was wondering if anyone knew of him and had thoughts one way or another on him. Thanks!

I had my lapband surgery in August 2006. I had a complication in January of 2007 after having been filled too tightly in October (1.8 cc). I was on a business trip to Denver and a wonderful doctor there, Dr. Brown at Presbytarian-St. Luke's did the unfill and helped me to be able to eat and drink again. Well, now I am interested in getting my follow-up care locally and I have found that the doctor that my friend recommended to me charges patients who had their surgery out of the country a fee of $3000. Wow! That seems steep to me, even if it includes one fill (no fluoro) and their support groups, etc. Has anyone else come across this kind of fee? The office staff …

I was wondering if anyone has had surgery in Mexico with Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana, and used their insurance. How does the insurance work with fills back in the states? Are they covered? thank for any info