Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

I tried to search ucla and my surgeon Dr Chen at the UCLA COMET center and couldn't find anything. So, anyone have experience with either? I'm scheduled for July 31 and have met all of my requirements except final post op. During the required pre-op class I was told we all spend the night in Gonda, which is their observation or treatment ward. Was curious what that was like. Any experience welcome!! Anxious and excited.

Anyone else pay cash for sleeve at Abington hospital in pa.

I had sleeve surgery in Tijuana with Dr. Frayre from Ponce Bariatrics on December 5th. Like anyone, I was nervous about going over the border for this and my family was pretty freaked out about that, although they supported me in making this decision. I had the single port surgery through my belly button ($6,000), and for an additional $700, they took out my gal bladder as well through the same hole. My starting weight was 210 lbs, 34 BMI, and 5'6" tall. I had a friend who had gone through Dr. Ponce and had a great experience, so that is why I chose them. Dr. Frayre is another surgeon who works with Dr. Ponce and I was told that they always do surgeries together, ev…

If anyone has questions please PM me. I found the whole group to be very professional and the experience was great.

Wanted to see if anyone had any feedback positive or negative on Dr Slayden?

Hi! This is the first topic I have started on this Site, although I have lurked here for awhile and gotten a lot of helpful suggestions. My surgery (sleeve) is in a week (June 12). I am excited, although a little bit nervous. Dr. Shillingford in Florida is doing it. I had considered going to Mexico but I'm happy with my choice, and as a self-pay he is very reasonable. My question is in regards to finding a new general practitioner. I am concerned that my current one doesn't really have much or any experience dealing with bariatric patients, and would like to find someone who has more knowledge. Are there resources for people like us to look for someone who …

I'm scheduled for my sleeve with Dr. Bertha on August 5th. I'm just curious to hear how other people's sleeve surgeries went with him so I know what to expect. How long were stage 1 and stage 2 for you?

As some of you may know I've shopped around before I decided to proceed with my current choice. I have been thinking lately though; first impression, staff, helpfulness, experience and statistics are of course a big part of how you choose who you choose but there's this unknown factor of how a surgery is actually physicaly performed, right? And I started thinking someone could be the nicest person but not be too great as a surgeon. What about scar tissue? What about long term effects of what gets done in there? Does anybody have similar thoughts? Or am I just overthinking this? Or maybe I just read too many horror stories...

I am a 47 yo man who had lap band placed in Mexico in 2014. My insurance did not cover such surgeries at that time. I had many complications over the years with my lap band and got very little support once I left Mexico. In november of 2016 i had finally had enough of dealing with the complications. I went to a local batriatric doctor who removed my lap band due to 95 % blockage due to slippage of the band and using a band that was too small. I explained prior to surgery that i did not want to gain the 100 plus pounds back that i gad lost. My doctor assured me that he would replace the band with gastric sleeve in a timely manner even if it meant finding funds from elsewhe…

Hello good day I hope that everyone is doing well. My name is Samantha, I'm 28 years old and I had my first consultation with the surgeon yesterday. His office set me up for my first visit with the nutritionist in 2 weeks. I was previously seeing a nutritionist but he said that I will have to start over with a nutritionist through his office. He also stated that I will have to see the nutritionist consecutively for 6 months before submitting for approval. I called my insurance provider just to make sure that the procedure is covered because in the benefits booklet that I received from them it states that it is not. The representative that I spoke to said that it is in fac…

Did anyone here use Dr. Quilici out of Burbank Ca and have their surgery performed at St. Joseph's Hospital? Would love to know what your thoughts and experience were like!

I just started my journey. Im so exited! I am having the WLS by Kaiser Permanente in so california. Anyone from the orange health pavillion? My main concern is that the dr's decide which surgery you get. I have my mind and heart set on the VSG. I have made a some research and watched endless youtube videos from sleevers. I hope that the surgeon approves the sleeve.

Found out my insurance pays 80% of the surgery. I found Dr. Nestor de la Cruz-Munoz in Miami, FL and decided to have the surgery with him. From what I've read, he's excellent. I'm pretty excited. I've filled out some paperwork, and hope to be meeting with him and his team sometime this week!

I was sleeved on may 16th 2017, I went thru the bariatric and comprehensive weight management team at The Ohio State University Wexner medical center it took me just over one year and two months for my total procedure. I can not even start to explain how much or how good these people made me feel on every meeting phone call and talk from my doctors and dietitian. My Surgeon was Dr. Sabrena Noria was top notch in my book.

Would like to hear from those using Dr. Stowers are those who have used Dr. Stowers. Sleeve surgery scheduled 5/24/17. Thanks

Is so, are you pre or post? Who are you working with -doctor and/or clinic wise? Would love some feedback/experiences pre and post and doctor/clinic Be well!

Hi all! My surgery is scheduled for Monday, 3/6 with Dr. Onopchenko. Anyone from New Jersey that has had him as a surgeon? I feel like he's very easy to converse with and ask questions. So far so good anyway. I'm not sure how he is with aftercare.

Looking to see if anyone here used US Bariatrics Dr. Marema they have office in St.Augustine and Orlando, FL. He seems great and has done thousands of bariatric procedures. The staff has been very knowledgeable and helpful thus far. Dr. Marema himself has had bariatric surgery. Just looking for others experiences that used him

Hello, To all that is planning to go with Dr Almanza.. If you need more info you are more than welcome to send me a email and go from there. .I will help you, I was sleeved on the 3rd.

Any suggestions on surgeons in Houston area.... for band to sleeve. Please help

I am covered at 100% BCBS. Can't find a surgeon in network who does not want me to pay out if pocket for services that my ins coverage. HELP!

Does anyone have experience with Dr. Wilcox and Dr. Felix from Hope Bariatrics? These are the doctors I'm currently looking at for gastric sleeve surgery. Thanks.

Clinic where I had my lap band installed 10 years ago no longer does bands only sleeves. We have moved to the upper Texas coast and local doc in Galveston will only do fills and adjustments on patients he performed surgery on. Looking for doc for maintenance in or near Galveston tx. I have developed cough and cannot sleep. Need any assistance I can get. Would appreciate any and all suggestions. Thanks.

Excited!

9800 dollars. dr. boreland, great surgeon, new iberia la. hospital too.

Dr. Ganta does my lapband maintenance, and I like him as a physician. Has anyone had the sleeve surgery with him?

Anybody use Dr Stowers in Decatur, Texas? My surgery date is April 25.

Dr. Stephen Carryl will be performing my gastric bypass on June 14. He's one of he best doctors in the country. I've heard he has done amazing things. They say he has Gifted Hands!! I can't wait y'all!

Anyone have DR. Sherrod From Southwest Bariatrics, Texas?

I had my gastric bypass surgery done at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. My surgery went well overall but any complications and even general post-op care is not handled well. In my opinion there is no structure to taking care of patients after surgery. The trend seems to be get money for the surgery and then let patients fend for themselves. I see a lot of patients on this site who are able to reach out to their Surgeons office post-op for support. If you choose Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford don't expect for that to happen. It's very disturbing in my opinion. I wish I would have known this prior to my surgery I would have travelled further away for better car…

I was wondering what surgeon in Nj did you choose and how your procedure went?

Has anyone used him? I am being mini sleeved on April 4th. Thanks!

Dr Fox put my band in back in 2011, and removed it and converted me to sleeve just 3 days ago. I have nothing bad to say. Everything has gone as expected so far.

My procedure is going to be at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY and I wondered if any of you had your surgery there recently. I've never stayed more than a few hours at a hospital before, and I'm not sure what to expect. If you have answers to any of my questions below, I would be so grateful. 1. What should I bring? I typically don't like to carry around a lot of stuff, and I actually don't even own a purse. 2. How long was your stay for your sleeve? 1 night? 2? 3. Does the TV have a DVD player or cable? Or should I plan to bring a laptop or tablet? 4. Were you alone in your room or with another patient? 5. Any special tips relating to the hos…

I'm going in to meet with Dr. O'Malley late this week to schedule my surgery appointment, but I want to be able to sit down ahead of time and look at my schedule so I can offer some firm dates/times that would work for me. From your experience with the Highland Hospital Bariatric Surgery center, which days of the week were available to schedule your procedure, and what times? Any info is appreciated. Thank you!

Hello going through first stage of getting mini sleeve .it feels really like a new procedure. Has anyone had Mini Sleeve procedure?

I'm two months into the appointments process with Dr, Kim's office and I've been getting the run around for the last two weeks. My coordinator doesn't reply to my emails and voicemails, and can't be bothered to answer a quick question. It takes all of 30 seconds to send a quick email. Everything is all clear, I'm cash pay so there's no insurance red tape, and I still don't have a date scheduled. I guess they are too busy to bother to reply to my emails or calls. I'm not one to chase after someone to give them my money...I won't beg for your services. I'll move on if me, my health, and my money aren't important to you. So, all that being said, I read that Dr. Wade Barker…

Has anyone recently use Dr McCarty and self paid? Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Hello! I have done a search of the boards but really did not find any helpful answers. I am in the beginning process of this journey and I am still trying to find a surgeon. Has anyone on the board used a surgeon on Delmarva or lower Delaware? Just trying to get people's experiences with Naticoke, PRMC and AGH and their doctors and programs. I am also willing to go across the bay or up to Philly if need be. TIA [emoji847]

Has anyone had any experience with Dr. Moazzez with Inova Bariatrics (or any of the doctors there) and/or Inova fair oaks hospital??

I would like to write about Dr Misra. She is a Gastric Surgeon specializing in the gastric vertical sleeve, lapband and bi pass gastric. Dr Misra hails from Canada and is board certified in both Ontario Canada and southern California. Her vertical gastric sleeve procedures are done with the STARR TREAMENT. A new an innovated breakthrough for vertical gastric sleeve operation. This allows Dr Misra to perform surgery with the STARR Tour TREATMENT quicker and more efficient. With three smaller incisions less than a dime, the patient recovers faster with less pain. The scars are minimal and can hardly been seen in less than 3 months. Having this procedure done with Dr Misra i…

Anyone on here have the sleeve or the sleeve with duodenal switch with Dr. Turton? In my pre approval stage and getting a little nervous. My PCP recommended I talk to him about getting the duodenal switch done as well but Idk if he does that. I have an appt with his NP next Thursday but wanted to see if there are any others that use him. How was your surgery and follow ups with him? Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

He's at Weill Cornell in NYC. He's in the office of Dr. Alfonse Pomp (who I KNOW has been doing VS for a long-ish time.) Dr. Pomp doesn't take my insurance & I'm hoping that I'll get approval for Dr. Dakin.

I met Dr Baranov back in October 2014 at a pre surgery seminar. I knew immediately that I wanted him to be my doctor. Dr B will take the time needed to make sure you're on the right track. The office staff and nurses are some of the nicest I've met. My case was handled so quickly and with such care to me. I had my surgery on 3/2/2015 and expected to spend 2-3 days in the hospital. When I woke up the next morning I felt great! Later that afternoon I was released. The office stayed in contact with me for those first several days; a very nice personal touch. The office on West Ave is very nice, always clean and I get a sense of calm there.

Good Morning, Quick Question please...I'm new and if I'm repeating myself I do apologize. I'm in Houston and my Dr. has recently retired. I need to have my band looked over. Suddenly I am fighting acid reflux, yes I'm taking Zantac and chilling on the spices, acidic foods. However I have no clue why this was triggered. Also I need to get it X-rayed, its been awhile. I've called a few places and they act as if I'm an alien because that Dr. didn't band. Or they want to sell me a service. Rather sad, called True Results where I had it done but they seem not to be able to help me. Suggestions pleaseee ???

I went to a seminar last night that the doctor discouraged the Lap Band, and was pushing the sleeve. I have some medical conditions that require me to be on blood thinners, so I feel the best option for me is the Band. I am only beginning the process of finding doctors and deciding if this is good for me. The doctor said when I asked why he was discouraging the Lap Band he said it is in-effective. Reading the success on the forums I am not seeing that, and I know someone that is having success over 4 years now. Is there any one long term with the band that can tell me your thoughts. Is the band worth getting?? I can loose, I can't keep it off so I'm hoping the Band …

Any fellow True Results-Houston bandsters here?

Anyone know of any surgeons that do lap band replacements as a revision procedure for a slipped band? I'm trying to find a surgeon to do a consult with to talk just replacing my band that slipped a couple years ago and I had unfilled (no complications just preventative unfilling). insurance coverage isn't an issue and neither is location; though i'd prefer a surgeon in the US or Canada.

St John Providence scheduled for surgery 4/25. Wondering anyone concerns or stories about experience.

Hey there, I was wondering if anyone had their surgery performed by Dr. Fitzer in Reston. What was your experience? My surgery is next month so any info would be great.