I'm moving from NY to the Las Vegas area...

can anyone recommend a doc in NV? Preferably decently close to Las Vegas?

I checked the Nevada page on here and it just lists the surgeons [so please don't direct me there], and it lists posts on very few of the doctors listed but nothing came up when I clicked it anyway.

I want to hear from people who have used whatever surgeon. :confused:

oh and p.s. yes I had the surgery already.... just looking to keep up with a doc in my new area. Thanks all!

i had my sleeve with Dr. Aceves in Mexicali - it's a 4 hr drive to Las Vegas - or a one hour flight. aprox.

He and his staff are very professional and reliable. I have nothing but good comments about him and the hospital's service. Check them out!!:confused:

I was banded last week w/ Dr. Darren Soong in Las Vegas. He and Dr. Atkinson run the "Gastric Band Institute of Las Vegas". I really like Dr Soong and they have an office in the central area and another in the southeast. I traveled here for the surgery and did alot of research before choosing them, they seem to be the best in the area.

sharon

You went down to Vegas from Alaska?

Hm. I used to live in Alaska too lol, in 05-06.

But thank you for the recommendation. I will def. call and see if they will take on a patient who's already had surgery.

Yep, flew to Las Vegas for the surgery. My kids live here so I am recuperating with them. I'm self pay and didn't want to go out of the country.

Also I didn't want to use Drs in Alaska. I didn't think they had done a lot of the surgeries, and there are none in my town anyway.

Good luck with your move! Sharon

I also went through the Gastric Band Institute. Dr. Atkinson performed my surgery. I'm 3 weeks post-op. Their staff is very friendly and have answered any concerns / questions I had. Check them out.

I came from NY 6 years ago with my husband and had my lap band done by Dr. ATkinson and Dr. Soong in Las vegas. I cannot say enough good about them and their office. I am at goal with 87 pds lost as of today and have had no problems or any fills.

I am one of the few that never needed a fill and love my band. They are wonderful and knowledgeable people with a terrific staff and you will be very happy with them.

Hope you have good luck with them and enjoy Las Vegas.:thumbup:

Banded by Dr Soong on March 23rd. Great doctor, great hospital, would recommend them to anyone!

www.bandandbypass.com is their website