Hi! I'm new here, but I've been lurking for a couple of weeks, doing my research. I'm looking for information about doctors in my area, Richmond, VA, who do the lap band surgery. Is anyone from this area?

My endocrinologist suggested the open (RNY) a couple of years ago, but I just couldn't face the idea of having my plumbing rerouted so drastically. It scared me too much, but the lapband sounds more reasonable.

I've been to the informational meeting with a group of doctors, but most of them have lots of experience in RNY. Two of them have been doing lapbands for about a year and a half. The practice is called Commonwealth Surgeons. Anyone used them or know someone who has?

Thanks for your input! :help:

Smokey

Hey not in Richmond but close enough to the best doctor in the whole wide world. Dr. Moazzezz

http://connect.inova.com/physician/mddb.physician.phy_view?p_phy_id=101235385

Thanks, Teresita. I have an appointment with the nurse practitioner in the Richmond group's office to be evaluated. I went to the Q&A session, and I had a good impression of the doc, Dr. Amy Martin.

Wish me luck from here! :bananapartyhat:

Thanks!

Smokey

Lovely, good luck on your journey.

i went to richmond surgical group at bons secure St. Marys Hospital in Richmond... my dr that did the lapband surg. was Dr. Elliott and all went well and i have done well ... 4 months ago had surg and lost 50 lbs so far.. have had 2 fills so far.. i also chose lapband because it wasnt so invasive.. go for it and i recomend Richmond Surgical Group... Brenda/vamaillady