I'm wondering if there is anyone here who lives in Rochester and has input on area doctors? Also, if anyone has Aetna U of R insurance and knows if they pay for lap band surgery? I am in the beginning of my journey-been thinking about it a long time, but only now have I really set my mind on it. I see my primary doc on Friday. I'm sure she would recommend someone, but curious as to other peoples' experiences.

Rochester here!!!

I had my surgery ay Highland Hospital and my doctor are Bariatric Surgery Center (Drs. OMalley, Johnson and Forbes).

I recommend this practice.

Important for you to get answer FROM Aetna whether they cover your surgey bc policies vary state to state and depends where your plan is administered. So, call Member Services at Aetna for that answer.

I had my surgery at Rochester General absolutly loved them! I almost went through Highland...

Since I wrote that first post I decided to go through The Highland center, per my primary's recommendation. So far I have had the initial seminar, the nutritional seminar and the first 1:1 with the nutritionist. Aetna requires 2 more. I also had my initial visit with the NP. She asked me to also consider the sleeve, or to at least research it. Not sure that's for me though. So far I'm very happy with them. Aetna does say they cover the surgery. So things are coming along!

I had RNY I'm 2004 with O'Malley. Things weren't working. I lost weight but was still obese. I went to O'Malley for help and be said "I did my job now it's up to you to do yours" after a few years of believing him and beating myself up, it was obvious he dismissed me. I went to see dibenedetto at RGH and he did a full work up to see what was going on in there. He found my stoma was too large so he put in a lap band. I feel so much better! While I don't like dr dibenedetto's bedside manner, I appreciate his honesty and thoroughness. If you can get past his rough exterior he's an excellent surgeon. Compared to my experience at Highland and that at general, I would go to general again hands down. They're in a different league.

I'm so glad to read this! I go see Dr. DiBenedetto tomorrow. I did a search and not much comes up. Thanks for posting