Hello Yall,

I am looking to get banded within the next 6 months. I have a low BMI of 30.5 and I am having trouble finding a local doctor over the Internet that will band me. I have found doctors in other states but I would much rather be closer to home. If anyone knows of a doctor in the DC/MD/VA area that does low BMI banding PLEASE let me know!

I really don't understand why a person has to get so fat before they will help you. All the woman in my family are fat accepted the 4 that have had some type of procedure. I just don't want it to get to this point.

:thumbup: Kris

Dr Robert Pinnar in Reston Virginia.

I have a bmi of 31 and will be banded soon. Make sure it is Robert (other Pinnars out there:)

I am self pay of course but could not be happier!

Good luck!

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When I first started looking into this, i thought my only option would be going to Mexico or AZ.

I *think* anything under 35 is considered "off-label", but a physician can decide if you fit the profile. And, of course, being self-pay is another factor. When I consulted with my surgeon I had about 15 years of weight history that I had tracked over the years (gaining and losing 65 lbs 3X). That, coupled with my family history of obesity and heart disease, (and being self-pay) and he gave me the go ahead.

Good luck in your search!

Dr Robert Pinnar in Reston Virginia.

I have a bmi of 31 and will be banded soon. Make sure it is Robert (other Pinnars out there:)

I am self pay of course but could not be happier!

Good luck!

Jigglebutt1 - I contacted Dr. Robert Pinnar of VA. I have set up their seminar. I wanted to get some information from you, if you don't mind. You paid out of pocket, can I ask how much you paid? Did you like the doctor? What positive and negative do you have of the situation. How many month from your surgery and how much have you lost? I have a BMI of 31 and have tried everything. I am 56 years old. I am just starting the process and really would like to see how it is from some one who has gone through it. GalaRod.

Hello.. I know this post is old but just in case someone will still receive a notification, i would like to know if you don't mind how much does it cost if it is self pay?

thank you

Try out Bluepoint surgical group. Offices in Reston and Woodbridge.

Try out Bluepoint surgical group. Offices in Reston and Woodbridge.

My bad - offices in Fair Oaks and Woodbridge. Got confused with pinnar for a minute!

Dr Robert Pinnar in Reston Virginia.

I have a bmi of 31 and will be banded soon. Make sure it is Robert (other Pinnars out there:)

I am self pay of course but could not be happier!

Good luck!

I just got banded by Dr Rickford out of Providence. I have BMI of 30 and was self pay. Hope this helps