Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

I live in Cincinnati,Ohio. Im 5'2,200lbs, 26 yrs and suffer form asthma,sarcoid and was told I had a mild stroke at 16 yrs old.I have a family history of Heart Failure on both sides, and Diabetes. Q:I have been to to family doctors,and despite my dieting for the last 7 years and having a trainer and joining a fitness club trying on my own,they both refuse to look into this final option(Lap Band).Is their any other options for me..since my doctor wont even refer me for help??? Im gonna have a hard time getting financing or Insurance(Medicaid)... as it is.

Hello, If any of you have gone to a Doc in the South Bay/Los Angeles/Long Beach/Orange County areas and only have good things to say about your Doc/experience, could you please let me know? Thanks so much! S4M:)

I'm probably going to be a self-pay b/c my insurance won't cover it. Am considering going to Mexico, obviously, but can already hear the groans and objections from my family and friends. Does anyone know of any Drs. in the US that do the surgery for a similar cost to Mexico (i.e. $10k) preferably near or in VA, but I'm willing to travel. Thanks!

I am new to this forum and was wondering if anyone could give me any information on a couple of doctor's. The first doctor is James Bradley Ray (goes by Brad Ray) out of Bloomington IN. The second doctor(s) is out of Loyola University Chicago. You can actually choose from 2 doctor's there. one is Dr Vafa Shayani and the other is Dr. Sharfi Sarker. I am in the beginning stages and trying to find the right doctor. I actually have a consult set up with each, but would like input from people that have already used one or the other. Thanks for your help!!

My husband and myself just attended a meeting at Rochester General Hospital where Dr. Galvin and Gusmano practice. My husband had the lap-band procedure performed on October 13th. There is a a new CEO at RGH and are right now in contract talks and the physicians are 95% sure on December 15th the bariatric center at Rochester General Hospital will be closing. It is a very sad day. For the patients that are pre op, post op (like my husband) and also the lap banders looking for fills and only one other physician in that area will be doing them. There needs to be some sort of change where the physicians and the hospitals start listening and caring about the people that ar…

Hi, New to this board and interested in having lapband surgery. Just wondering if anyone has any information or comments on any doctors in MS. I have an appointment on 11/14 with Dr. Byars in Oxford. I am also still researching options in Mexico. Thanks! Higgij

Have any of you used him? I am scheduled to have my lapband put on November 20 by him. I tried finding information about him on the Texas Medical Board site, but he is still listed at his last place in Jacksonville, Texas as a general surgeon. I guess I am getting nervous and just don't want to be one of his first bands. I could really use any information you have, because I am a selfpay and will not be able to afford this again, if I have problems. This is my one shot.

im looking into getting banded....im having trouble finding docters . i have heard of a dr mckinney in tyler but i cant seem to find any info on him.....i guess im looking for some suggestions or just different docters in the area....thanks in advance for your input...

Hi there, I will probably be a self pay in WI. I am wondering if anyone else was a self pay in WI and can give me an idea of what they paid. Also, if you could include the name of your surgeon, that would be great too! Thanks!

Anyone had their surgery there? I am planning to have my surgery done by Dr. Olsen.

I have a dear friend who is trying to get banded. SHe lives in LV and asked me to ask y'all if anyone recommends a surgeon in the vicinity. Thanks in advance, Darla (banded 9/05, down 72 lbs with 12 to go)

Has anyone had their band done by Dr. McClellan? She is the doctor I went to see yesterday and she said she has done less than 50 bands so I am curious if anyone on this board had theirs done with her? I'm interested in your experience. TIA!

I want to let folks know about my surgeon. His name is Dr. Curtis Mosier of Denton. I really like this man. He is very kind and listens to his patients. He is also concerned about other things going on in their lives and does what he can to help alleviate any stress. He is all about helping his patients get healthy!! He has a wonderful patient coordinator named Judy! I can talk to her about anything. They have once a month support groups also. Dr. Mosier and Judy care VERY MUCH about their patients. I have lost 50 pounds since my surgery and feel very good. Dr Mosier has never had any deaths related to his surgery and the only repair he has ever had to d…

:)Hi all! I am a newbie to this board. But, have researched, several other sites & boards. So far, I haven't heard anything bad about Dr. de la Garza;-) , but I want to know everthything, good & bad, before, I close the deal! I am planning on going & having my surgery, Nov. 11th, of this year. Also, we have vacationed in MX, several times, but never where they have mountains, always beach towns, except Laredo. Hubby & I are excited about the surgery & visiting a new city in MX! :Bunny Any advice will be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks! Tracy:cool:

Hey I would like to know if anyone has been banded by Dr. McGinty at Saint Lukes Roosevelt Hospital?

Hello, My name is Mollie Smith, and I was banded by Dr. Del la Garza in Monterrey Mexico about 2 months ago. I don't see too many posts about him, so I was wondering if there was anyone else out there that was banded by him so I can have some people to talk to. I also just wanted to just share how please I was with him and the team. I know everyone, thinks Oh my gosh, I can't have surgery in Mexico, but I tell you what, I felt like I was a queen there. They treated me with so much respect and everyone was so nice and friendly. I went through litenfree.com if anyone is interested in a beautiful hospital and a wonderful surgeon. I would recommend him to anyone, and i…

Does anyone know anything about some of the doctors in Tennessee? I am wanting to stay around Nashville, Knoxville, or Chattanooga, if possible. I know there is a really good one in Memphis, but I don't want to go there for personal reasons.

Hello, I am a student in Ninth Grade and I am 290 pounds at 5 feet 10 inches, 14 years old, 15 years old later this month. My mom and I have been reading about Lap Band and saw many articles where 14 and 15 year olds have had Lap Band surgery & they have been sucessful. We are looking for Doctors that will do LAP BAND surgery on 15 years old in any part of OHIO I live around Canton, Akron, Cleveland. Also how much have you lost after your surgery? After the surgery will I need plastic surgery for excess skin? If anyone can help me out please email me at nwmsfootball79@aol.com Thanks

I am looking for someone on here who has used Dr. David Provost in Dallas as their surgeon. Is he a good surgeon? How many Lap-Band surgeries has he done? Just the normal questions. I just want some reassurance. I'm waiting for his nurse to call me back.:help::help::help:

hi my name is jackye and i am having lapband surgery on 11-7-06 in monterey with dr rumbaut. can anyone tell me about having any complications or problems with this md. everything i have heard sounds great. thanks jackye:help:

I contacted Dr. Sanchez's office and received an email back recommending Dr. Zapata. I guess he is in with Dr. Sanchez. Does anyone have any information on this surgeon? I am trying to narrow down my search to about 3 physicians so I can do some deeper research on their individual practices. Any suggestions for good surgeons in Mexico would be greatly appreciated.

I need any information and personal testimonies of people that have used this doctor. Please don't hold back....One of the main questions I have is if this doctor follows up with fluoro to make sure the band is in place after the surgery?

Hi every body i was in this forum monts ago searching for weight loss surgery but i dont sure what cain of procedure have now i six week after my surgery done i lost 35 lbs whit very good cuality of life after procedure easy recovery i had DuodenalSwitch Laparoscipic done i fell excellent. i very happier whit Dr. Huacuz and his team was very good. The follow up at home by e-mail and phone calls is great. They have made us feel that they really care and are willing to take the time to show it. I am learning to enjoy my eating in a new modified way.

Im having a hard time with this one. Can anyone give me any neg. if there is any? I only read great things about both of these doctors.:help:

Just curious to hear what people might have to say about the doctors who do the lap band at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA. Good or bad experiences are welcomed. I have an appt. on the 8th of Sept.

Hi! I'm new here, and trying to decide whether or not to have the lap band surgery. If I decide to go ahead with it, the closest place I could have it done is Brookhaven Hospital, on Long Island, where there is a group of several doctors with a bariatric surgery practice. Do any of you have any experience with any of the doctors in that group or with the hospital itself? I'd really appreciate any information or recommendations you could give me; especially if you'd recommend that I don't have the surgery! If you'd rather keep a comment confidential, please feel free to send it by email to me. Thank you very, very much. I'm thinking that this operation could save my life. …

Hi Everyone, I've finally made up my mind to get banded but I need help in finding a good MD in the NY/LI area. Aside from who my PMD recommends I'd like to hear from "satisfied customers" about their doctors and experiences. :help: I live in Queens so I can go to either Manhattan, Queens or LI for the procedure. Thanks so much for any info! Sindi

A new program is being started here in Jacksonville, Florida at St. Vincent's Hospital by Dr. Herrera & Dr. Chappano. Dr. Jerrera did lap-band in Maine. I will be his first here. Since there are so many members on this site I was wondering if anyone had their's done by Dr. Herrera. He was really nice, easy to talk to. My surgery is March 14th. I'm nervous...kinda...I think...

Has anyone been banded in N.C.? If so, who banded you?

Hi, I have my first consult with Dr. Katkhouda tomorrow at USC, anyone heard of him? I know all the USC faculty is top knotch, but what should I expect at the appointment? Anyone else had any dealings with USC network insurance? Thanks, Melissa

:confused: Hey all I'm looking for Dr. Fromm patients I'm curious how he is as far as surgery and everything, I'm met him and everything but thats it. He is partnered up with Dr. Ponce so you have at least seen hime or hear something about him.

If you have ever been to Dr. Ponce, what happens at the initial consultation visit? Do you have to disrobe and get weighted in? Is there a physical? Is it just talking? Andy

I dont have any insurance, so Dr. Sanchez in MOnterrey Mexico seems very appealing. Has anyone else had their surgery done by him?

Hello! I am curious about others' experiences in regards to what role your general doctor played in you getting banded and the whole insurance struggle. In my case, my insurance company and the bariatric program at the hospital need about 5-10 years of medical records showing my weight struggles, which i doubt is uncommon. I called up my doctor and explained to her about the surgery, and then talked to their medical records person about sending the needed info. to the insurance company. They called the insurance for me and found out the specific info. they needed. I told the medical records lady all the personal info. she needed to send off to the insurance company a…

Need info on Dr Rodriguea he is in Acuna Mexico. Any info would be great. Thanks Staceylca

does anyone have anything to say about this doctor? Mexico $7000 to $10600. why is that? andree

I was just checking out his website and his rates are really reasonable for self-pay. I have really been concentrating on MX, b/c of the reasonable prices. I have seen a couple of doctors on here listed for around $9,500-$10,000. I would definitely be willing to pay the extra $1,000 or so to stay in the U.S. as long as it is a good doctor. I am going to do my research, but would love to hear personal experiences. I am going to e-mail his office today. Thanks!!

Im trying to get some info. , if you have any suggestions that would be great! I want to get scheduled for October and so far Im favoring Dr. Rambaut. Thanks:help:

I am brand new here...has anyone heard of a Dr. Irvaraus? Not sure of spelling...in Mexico? Thank you.

Has anyone had a problem with pre-op appointments causing them to delay surgery. I am considering Dr. Roberto Rumbaut in Mexico... but worried about complications prior to surgery. I would hate to take off of work and fly out of the country and encounter problems. Thanks.

I hope I am posting this is the correct area. I have made up my mind to have the lap band surgery. I have been researching surgeons. I would like to know who is good and who isn't... I have read on Dr. Kuri's website (Mexico) that he has done more lap bands than anyone. Although, the sites I have gone to in the U.S., all seem to claim to have performed the most lap band surgeries. Obviously, someone is lying. I can believe that U.S. surgeons have less experience than in other countries due to all our restrictions and regulations in this country. Also, I have an additional concern which is that I have Factor V Leiden, a blood clotting disorder. One of the patient facilitat…

Does anyone have any information on him? other than his website. I would like some personal experience info if possible. How long has he been doing the surgeries, were there any complications afterwords? Anything would be helpful, thanks:)

I'm live in the Stockton / Lodi, CA area. I have Medicare and I'm searching for a Dr & Hospital who will accept this. Any ideas? My Dr has approved the Gastric Bypass but I want a Lap Band. He says he's not familiar with it. So now I have to do reasearch. Figured this forum was the the best place to start. Thanks, Janice :help:

well its my 41st Birthday to day! When I got home to day there was letter about both of the MRI's that "I have in the past two weeks. They found out that i have many Disk bulging multiple levels,there is a small central bulging disc,touch the bilateral traversing L5 nerve root compression. And that I, have Tumours growing on my Vertebral body! Im' just blown away to much news to fast Im very stressed out!!!!! so9 im closing tell after the 28th when I get a chance to talk with my team of doctors. well my friends talk care most of all God bless. and if you want please say a prayer for me!:puke:

Anyone now of a good, fat-friendly/lap-friendly PCP in houston? I need a doctor but I always go to the one who gives me the worst time and I leave and cry in the car. I want one who will be my partner, not bossy or condesending. Much Thanks

Is there anyone here from the DFW/Plano area who has an endocronologist they just love?? I'm thinking it's time for me to have a cortisol workup and I've never seen an endocronologist. I'm also tired of doctors who think their degree somehow makes them a superior human being, so I'm looking for one who has empathy, humor and human-ness mixed in with his intellect. All suggestions appreciated!

where is your port located? does he put it in the sme place on everyone or depends on the patient. thanks jackye:help:

Does anyone know of Lapband friendly docs in the New Mexico area? Thanks!

Has anyone been Banded by him?:nervous Thanks Stacey

Oh the questions I have. I am just deciding to have lap band surgery. I was always thin until about 8 years ago and now I HATE being fat. I hate shopping because nothing fits, etc., etc. Here are some questions for those of you who have had the surgery or anyone who can help. Doctors - I was initially going to go with Dr. Spiegel because I live in Beaumont...but I've heard so much about the cattle call, I'm not too impressed with that. Then, I saw where Dr. Spivak no longer accepts United Healthcare. Insurance - I have United Healthcare Choice Plus. Can anyone give me the names of doctors that they have used that have this plan? of course, only if it is…