Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

I am doing my research :ranger: on doctors and hospitals in the NYC area. Where did you have your surgery? Who was your doctor? I actually need all the help i can get! I am just starting this process after months of thinking and praying Thanks so much for any and all help. I am so overwhelmed

HI, I'm looking at using Benjamin Hung or Ray Tadducci here in Lincoln, NE. I was wondering if anyone has used them or who else they would recommend in Omaha, KC etc. What was your experience, impressions of them(doc you used) and their staff etc. I've been to their seminar and they seem great, but then I have no basis for comparison. Thanks!:help::ranger:

Is anyone familiar with Synchrony Health? They are in Chicago, Ohio, and Washington, DC. I do know that they are a newly formed company that is an absorption of other companies that all have good reputations. Does anyone have any comments on Synchrony Health-Chicago and /or Dr. Duane Tull? Thank you.

Hi All, I have a friend that has gotten insurance approval for Dr. Angus Lambros - Anyone ever heard of him or used him for banding? Thanks in advance for any replies! Maria

Dr. Naaman (Houston, Texas) put in my lap band in August, 2006. I just found out that he is retiring. He is only 64 years old. I don't think he sold his practice since he is giving out a list of 3 different doctors who will see his patients. Does anyone have any info?

I am so bummed...just found out that it's true and my surgeon Dr. Naaman (Houston, Texas) is retiring in ONE MONTH!! I am so upset, literally crying, as I have put all my faith and trust in this man and now I have to start ALL over with developing a rapport with a new doctor. I hate this! :car: Does anyone have any suggestions for a new surgeon in my area?

Hey bandster sisters and brothers, I heard from my friend who is having her band done at the surgicenter on main that their price of $12,900 includes up to 2 years of aftercare. She had a free consultation and labs/ekg. I don't know about you guys but the band was priced two years ago when I had mine at 15,500. Now since I have the band I participate in their referral program where you get $100 american express check. Real good for X-mas! My other friend was banded 4 months ago had to stay overnight at UGH due to her sleep apnea (more money she paid)...I never had to stay over night I had sleep apnea? I love Dr.Spiegel but these prices get me all raddled up :-):eek…

Has this happened to anyone else. My surgery was all set. Pre-op is tomorrow. Dr. Mejias office called THIS morning... ONE WEEK before surgery and said that my portion (the part insurance won't pay) is due before surgery. I had to cancel and they seemed to care less. Just said "ok". The end... my dreams dashed... Patty update: I went to see Dr. Mejias after my pre-op because the NICE folks at St. Mary's hospital told me do go ahead with pre-op and then talk to Dr. Mejias the next day (keeping my scheduled appointment) I did. Basically, he said they had just started this "new policy" and unfortunatley I had been caught in the middle and that is why I only got …

Has this happened to anyone else. My surgery was all set. Pre-op is tomorrow. Dr. Mejias office called THIS morning... ONE WEEK before surgery and said that my portion (the part insurance won't pay) is due before surgery. I had to cancel and they seemed to care less. Just said "ok". The end... my dreams dashed... Patty update: I went to see Dr. Mejias after my pre-op because the NICE folks at St. Mary's hospital told me do go ahead with pre-op and then talk to Dr. Mejias the next day (keeping my scheduled appointment) I did. Basically, he said they had just started this "new policy" and unfortunatley I had been caught in the middle and that is why I only got …

DO NOT DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE!! They lied to me stating that they would finance $ 2,000 of my surgery and when I gave them a deposit told me the sales man was new and had been wrong. They then proceeded to refund only a portion of my deposit, they kept $500 even though the reason I canceled was them lying to me and I did not sign any disclosures stating that $500 was non-refundable. I plan to take them to small claims court, but this is a long, relatively expensive procedure and no guarentee of winning. Anyway, just wanted to warn everyone to stay away from these liars and theives!!!!

:confused:I have done a lot of research for the best place to go in St. Louis only to find out that my insurance doesn't cover the program I chose, It's back to the drawing board. Anyone used the DePaul Weight Loss Institute with Dr. de la Torre? It's about 30 minutes from my work and 45 from home but I guess that won't be too bad. Any insight anyone can provide would be appreciated.:help:

Has anyone used this program. I am scheduled for their seminar on October 17 and wondering if anyone has experience with them?:help:

I am reading way too much and making myself CRAZY! First I had my surgery all scheduled with Dr Ortiz, then I set up surgery with Dr. Rumbaut because it shaved off 3 hours flying time and I believed he was right up there with Ortiz, but I couldn't get the express passport in time. Now I have read and read and read all these damn postings till my eyeballs are popping out and am thinking - maybe I should go cheaper and get the hospital experience somewhere else in Tijuana- maybe Dr. Ortiz is too arrogant and they do treat you like cattle with dollar signs and no follow up at all and that damn lady witht the 10 page posting makes you think Dr. Ortiz' Mother is the wicked wit…

Hi I am a newbie and looking ito see if anyone knows a doctor's prices for self-pay in the Atlanta area? Thanks

I am an Aussie girl and I am having my first appointment in two weeks with the nurse and doctor in preparation for LB surgery. I have decided this is something I want to keep quiet as this is for me and no one else. I have told my partner and he is supportive. How long should I expect to have to take off work? How long is the usual hospital stay? then recovery time? I can't wait! I have been considering this for a couple of years and am ready to go! I Hope i dont have to wait too long until I am booked in to surgery!

Hello, I've been continuing my quest looking for a doctor on the east coast. Has anyone ever been to Dr. Geiss and if so, how was it? Any comments are very much appreciated! Thanks! :confused:

Has anyone have any experience at the New Jersey Bariatric Center run by Dr Ajay Goyal? There websiite is: New Jersey Bariatric Surgery - NJ Weight Loss Surgery - Gastric Bypass Surgeon.

Hello, I was banded in December and have lost fifty pounds. I think that I am doing well, but there are times that my band feels too tight. I would like to see a doctor, but I moved from Chicago to Lafayette, Indiana. Does anyone know any doctors around there or Indianapolis?

ANY GOOD LAP BAND DOCTOR'S IN LAS VEGAS?

Just wondering if anyone has had Dr. Lin as their Surgeon. Hopefully i wil be banded by him real soon. :nervous

I will be starting my monthly weigh-ins soon. I haven't met the doctor yet, but my Appointment is for the end of Novemeber. Anyone had surgery with him??

I am considering the lap band surgery. Two doctors come highly recommended to me, Dr. Felix Spiegel and Dr. Adam Naaman. Has anybody had the lap band surgery by either one of these doctors? Has anyone heard which one of these doctors is better? Can I get personal opinions on these two doctors? I want to have the best surgery possible, and I need help finding the right doctor. So anybody out there that has information on these two doctors in Houston let me know. Thanks, Debi:help:

Hello, I'm new to this community, and I was hoping someone could help me out. I've been researching this surgery for a while, and have been having a hard time on the internet finding what I need. I'm at a lower BMI than what's required for most surgeries (I have a BMI of 36, I'm 5'6" at 225 pounds). Does anyone know of doctors around New England (willing to go to New York as well) that would be willing to perform the surgery? If it matters at all I plan to do this self-pay. And also, having the surgery sooner than later would be a plus, since I've recently obtained severe acid reflux. And opinions/suggestions would be really helpful. Thanks so much! :help:

Hello I'm some what new to the boards and I have a question has anyone had doctor Ali or doctor fuller from the UC Davis Medical Center. If so how are they I have Helthnet HMO and my pcp said I had to see them to get it coverd they approved my fist visit to see them know I am waiting for them to send me my packet to fill out.I hope I get approved for the lap band. Thanks Stacie

I go general meeting next week for LapBand.. Just getting started.. Any info, and I have read so much here..

Hey everyone! My husband and I have just found out that the Air Force is sending us to Charleston, SC. I was wondering if anyone has been banded there. I am going to need a doctor there. Thanks in advance for your help. Leigh Ann

Hello All, On the verge of booking surgery for early Oct with Dr. Pedro Kuri in TJ Mexico. "if anyone knows why I should not be "married" to this band please let them speak now or forever hold their peace" I'm 43, 285 BMI 40 Any last minute info would be greatly appreciated.

I have been looking and looking for a post I had seen a while back that said how much Dr. Fielding/Ren's fills are in NYC - can't find it anywhere, so I'm hoping someone on the Board can help. I will be banded in Mexico (Dr. Ortiz) and I can tell from this forum and others that post-surgical care is critical. I also wanted to know if it was possible to join that practice's support groups (Wednesdays once a month?) I'll happily pay a fee if that's possible. They sound great - including going to restaurants to see how to eat, and learning tons of new things. I am willing to come up from Philadelphia as often as I can, but would like to know if it's feasible. Thanks…

has anyone been banded in this area? looking for a LB docter in longview. Thanks

Can someone tell me information about the Obesity Goodbye Clinic ? Are the surgeons good in their work and and was the operation a success ? Did someone get health complications after the surgery ? Should I go at that clinic for my lap band surgery ?

I am considering the program offered by WeightWise in Okc, Ok, under the care of Dr. Walton. Anyone have ANY feed back on this hospital group?

Has anyone had successful surgery in Baltimore, Maryland? I am looking for a doctor that has done (hopefully) over 200 surgeries. Thanks for any help, Chris

Anyone get banded at the Mayo Clinic? I am just starting the process and thinking about getting it done there.

I have my first consultation on September 21st with Dr. Warden of Surgical Specialists of Louisiana. Anyone else out there know about this doctor or office? Thanks! Vanessa

Hi everyone! I'm getting banded by Dr Rumbaut on Sept 11 and I'm extremely nervous and yet very excited. I was just hoping that some of you wonderful people could share with me your stories (good and bad) about your experience with this doctor. Thanks so much!!!! ~ Veronica

Hi Everyone, Went for my Nutritional Assessment yesterday and saw Dr. Fielding and he said while I was there might as well do my surgical consult as well!! He's just so....smooth! The Aussie accent is so sexy - ANYWAY, November 9th is my date (I have to be nicotine free for 1 month). Coincidently, November 9th is my wedding anniversary as well. So, I'm on my way! Very excited, nervous, scared... Normal I guess. Thanks to everyone on this site for all the great info - I was totally familiar with everything that was presented to me yesterday and Dr. Fielding also said I had "great questions" for him - all thanks to you guys! Maria

Hi, I am new to this site, I had a band 10 years ago and had it removed 3 years ago due to slippage, Up to that point I had lost 200 pounds, My lowest weight was 143 and 3 years without the band and back up to 260! I am going to get the band again and going to see Dr Barry Greene at Shady Grove, I saw that you have to take a "test" about the surgery before he goes ahead with it, I have visions of my school days when I always went blank at test time, Has anyone had Dr Greene and what was the test like? Thanks Devon

Has anyone been banded by Dr. Bhsania ?

Has anyone here used Gregory F. Dakin, Weill Cornell/NY Presbyterian Hospital? If so, can you tell me what your experience was like, which surgery you had, what your hospital stay was like, etc.? Thanks, in advance, for your help.

Anyone have their surgery done at South Nassau Communities Hospital? Still waiting to meet my surgeon which will be next Thursday. Dr Vohra doesn't take my insurance but his colleague, Dr Gobil does.

I am hoping to have lapband surgery (if and when Aetna Ins will approve). I would be interested to hear critiques from anyone who has used Dr. Ferrari.

:think I have been lucky enough to get an equity loan because I own my home, I have top Australian health cover but there is no-where close that I can have the surgery done. I am 124kilos, in my early sixties, and admit I am scared stiff. I have had 2 hernia ops done over the past 2 years. The 1st hernia came back within 3 months, luckily the 2nd time which was last November, I had mesh inserted, so it is fine this time. I have swollen knees and ankles and would give the world to loose weight. However, I also worry if having mesh in my tummy during last years hernia op would affect having Lapbanding done. It may be wise if like 'Sonata' Amanda, I travell to Queensland …

Please let me know if anyone has info on dr's to avoid in NY I am seeing a Dr Gregory Dakin from Westchester on June 20th and I have an appt with Peter Kwon from Port Jervis in June also. Anyone?

Hi, all - I'm considering getting banded, and live in NYC. It seems like everyone recommends the NYU group. I meet all of their requirements for surgery, except for one: the six months of medically supervised dieting. Don't get me wrong - I've absolutely dieted for at least six months at a time, several times - just not under the direct supervision of a doctor. But do I need to do it again before they'll consider me? Has anyone dealt with this issue before? Thanks in advance!

According to my research he is one of the pioneers in the AGB. Anyone have any personal experiences? He is with Southwest Bariatric Surgeons.

NewHope Bariatrics has opened up a brand new surgical center in LA. NewHope Bariatrics develops and operates Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Short-stay Surgical Hospitals that serve the needs of the morbidly obese. Dr Davtyan is a prominent and respected bariatric surgeon. He specializes in Lap-Band surgery and has the Lap-Band himself. I have heard only wonderful things about Dr. Davtyan. 1-877-639-4673 is the number for more information.

I had originally considered going to Dr. Felix Spiegel to perform my lap band surgery. After reading some of the comments on these pages. I have begun thinking twice about him. I have read good comments about Dr. Hadar Spivak. If you have had him perform your lap band surgery, please let me know about your experience. Also tell me how long after you called for an appt. did you have surgery if you were paying cash? Thanks for the information.

I did not end up having surgery with either Hitchcock or Hoehn at Shawnee Mission but I am following their nutritional plan. I would very much like to hear from others who are following it as well. As far as I know I am doing everything by the book as far as what I eat. The only thing I know of that I am not doing is the B complex. Any suggestions on that? Also, any food plan suggestions? I am still in the 3rd stage, which is days 8 - 22 where you add tuna, ff mayo, fish, tofu, etc... :whoo: :whoo: :whoo:

Dr.Lalor used to work at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida and is now at Emmc in Bangor, Maine he's only been here for 2 weeks and i would like to get some info on him before i meet with him next week thanks andrea

I haven't seen anybody mentioning it, so I thought I would ask. My dr. took 2 polaroid shots of the inside of my tummy during surgery- one of the liver and one with the band in place. She then gave it to me as a 'souvenir.' Did anybody else's dr. do this?