Hi, I would very much like all of us to publish who your surgeon was and at what facility you received your sleeve? I would hope this information will be of importance for all the future visitors to the site in helping them make a decision and hoping to relieve some stress in picking a doctor. Please post your information.

My surgeon(s) was Dr Max Hammer and co-surgeon Dr Orlando Icaza in Springfield IL. Dr Hammer only does laproscopic surgeries and has performed 650 bariatric surgeries. I was very happy, no complications and they seem to be very proactive!

My surgeon was Dr. Richard Fermelia and my surgery was done at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Wyoming. This entire process was awesome!! I got wonderful care from Dr. Fermelia's entire staff and the staff at CRMC was super also. I have absolutely no negative things to say at all.

My surgeon was Dr. Robert Marema at Flagler Hospital Bariatric Center in St. Augustine. Support will be in Orlando where I live. Sugery was the only thing I had to do in St. Augustine, everything else was done at the Orlando office including the pre-op consultation. They will fast track you too if you have your insurance requirements done. I actually didn't get into their program until July 14 and had surgery on August 24. Dr. Marema is a great surgeon, he did used the Spider on me and I have one incision through my belly button. He is very friendly and kind also. My husband was really impressed how they kept him updated through my procedure and Dr. Marema came out to talk to him when the surgery was over. Hearing it went textbook was just what my husband needed to hear.

Sorry for the long post but I can't say enough good things about Dr. Marema and their program.

my surgeon is Dr. John Garcia in bakersfield cali....surgery was at San Juaquine medical center. my doc is the nicest guy! i havent had any complications and my insicion sites are soooo tiny. i would recommend him to my own child.

the hospital was also the best i have ever been to. they have vallet parking for everone!!! no charge, or tips at all!!

the nursing staff treated me like royalty! i dont ever want to go to another hospital again! it is a 7th day adventist hospital, but they dont push anything on you, they are wonderful!!!

i dont know the price of the surgery as it was covered 100% by my insurance. i stayed 2 days in the hospital, but the normal stay is one day...the only reason for the extra day is because i live 200miles away and the doc wanted me to be close just in case.

like i said i would trust this doc and the hospital with my own children, there is no higher of a recomendation then that in my opinion!

Dr. Aceves did my surgery and i would give him all the stars in the world.

I was not at all afraid to go to Mexico by myself because of their wonderful staff and reputation. It's was easy to find many people who were willing to email their experiences and they are always glowing with praise about Dr. Aceves and their experience in Mexicali.

Dr. Aceves is one of the best bariatric surgeons in the world.

My surgeon was Dr. Jawad, Ocala, Fla. I had an awesome team of nurses at ORMC. They are very attentive to your needs. If I had to do it again, I would go with Dr. Jawad again.

Deb

Dr. S. Scott Davis, Jr.

Emory University Hospital

Atlanta, Georgia

How long did it take you to get approved? and how has your journey been since then?

My name is Bill and I had my surgery July 22, 2011 by Dr Francis Teng in Las Vegas, NV. I was in for just 24 hours at Mountainview Hospital. Both my experiences with the doctor and his staff have been fantastic. I have tons of co-morbities and he was very careful that I had clearance from all my other doctors before he even considered the surgery. My wife told me she was ready for lots of complications because everytime I go to the hospital for anything it turns into something else. We were so pleasantly surprised that this entire procedure has gone textbook perfect! Dr. Teng has given me back my life.

I have a pretty normal PPO insurance plan and the total cost for the hospital, Dr. and all the pre-op testing was around $3800 out of pocket.

Dr. Stanley Hoehn, KC Bariatric

Shawnee Mission Medical Center

Both the hospital and office staff were extremely nice and helpful. I have been very pleased. As for cost, we reached our out of pocket deductible early in the year when one of my kids was hospitalized for several days. We had no out of pocket cost. However I have seen what the charges submitted to insurance are and they are pushing $40,000 however my insurance company has paid about $20,000. I know Dr. Hoehn's office has self pay discounts.

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Anyone use Dr.Francis Kelly from Fountain Valley Surgical Facility in Fountain Valley CA?

This is my surgeon and my surgery is scheduled on 11/9/11.

Any feedback would be helpful

I just met a lady who had it done at fountain valley. She was very happy there and is several years postop. She is now thinking about sending her daughter there. She looked good and healthy and happy.

I just met a lady who had it done at fountain valley. She was very happy there and is several years postop. She is now thinking about sending her daughter there. She looked good and healthy and happy.

Thank you!!! I was actually able to find 77 reviews on my surgeon just now at obesityhelp.com. I'm so happy!

I used Dr Kroh at Cleveland Clinic. He and his staff are wonderful! Best decision of my life. I was there for 2 nights.

Beginning weight- 279 lbs

Surgery on Aug. 19, 2011

Weight on Oct. 20, 2011- 224 lbs

I used Dr Kroh at Cleveland Clinic. He and his staff are wonderful! Best decision of my life. I was there for 2 nights.

Beginning weight- 279 lbs

Surgery on Aug. 19, 2011

Weight on Oct. 20, 2011- 224 lbs

Hello, my name is Carla. My surgeon was Dr. Robert Marvin in Houston Tx. My surgery was at The Methodist Hospital in Houston where I stayed 1 night, it is a clean hospital with caring nurses. I highly recommend my surgeon www.doctormarvin.com