Any one in NW WA

[Guest jenpedigo]

I just recently found out that i have a band erosion. I went to Mexico for another fill because for the past several months I just felt something was not right. Well sure enought today dr saw that my band had eroded. I have to have it taken out in 2 weeks and wait 6 months before they will put another one in. I am so sad and depressed about this I just thought maybe there were some bandsters from the seattle are i could meet up with and chat or anyone here that has had the same problem and could tell me what happened to them . anyone I would appreciate if you have had a band erosion and a new band put back in.

Jennifer Pedigo

[dktaylor95 0]

Hi I am seaching for the lowest lap bad price but of course want a good Doc. as well. Anyone out their have ANY info on price anywhere in Washington/Oregon. Also I read some infor about Mexico Doc. How much is he???

[Rae 2]

I went to the Surgical Weight Loss Clinic in Tacoma. The fee was 12,800 which included the dr, assistant dr, anesth, and hospital.

[dktaylor95 0]

Thanks that is the one that I have found as the lowest cost and D. Srikanth is a good Doc from what I hear

[suzieschmoe 0]

Just thought I would share the "factors" I used in making my decision. Best wishes to you in your journey!

I am a Srikanth/SWLC patient with high praise for Dr. Srikanth. He did WLS on myself (band) and my 2 sisters .. so we trusted him with the whole family!

I wanted a surgeon with more than 100 band surgeries (he has over 300), no lawsuits and a proven track record (he has no fatalities - including RNY and WLS revisions) - He fit the bill.

In addition - I needed positive interaction with the office/staff, a critical component in my decision as I would work with them as much if not more than the doctor post surgery - and the SWLC staff are fantastic.

Lastly - I personally needed a well documented, proven aftercare program.

Take care - sending postive thoughts your way!

[Guest robinnlea]

I am planning on being banded. But, thinking of going to Mexico. Because I am self pay. I live in Kent, Wa.

Glad to hear of your great experience.

Regards,

Robinnlea

[Guest robinnlea]

I am considering Dr. Rumbaut. How did everything go?

[Guest misswolfy]

Hi, my name is jen im in mill creek and was banded on 4/12 by dr. oh over in federal way...am looking for someone local for support

jen

[Guest robinnlea]

How did your surgery go with Dr. Oh? I saw him 3 years ago but never went back because I could not understand his limited English. Are you happy with the results so far? Did you have your surgery at St Francis?

Regards,

Robinn Lea

UOTE=misswolfy]Hi, my name is jen im in mill creek and was banded on 4/12 by dr. oh over in federal way...am looking for someone local for support

jen

[Guest robinnlea]

How much did your doctor cost the lapband?

Thanks that is the one that I have found as the lowest cost and D. Srikanth is a good Doc from what I hear

[Guest misswolfy]

my surgery was over at st frances, my docs were dr oh and srikanith...Its hard to understand dr oh sometimes but where I work I deal with people that you cant understand their english at all but I was able to understand him enough to feel comfortable with him and his program.....

his cost was $12,800 but I was able to get my insurance to cover the surgery thank god

I was originally was going to have surgery with dr montgomery at nwwls. He is a good doc but I absoultely hated dealing with his office staff....they refused to work with my insurance and my concerns about payment....they were downright abusive....my 2 cents

[Guest robinnlea]

Are Doctor Srikanth and Dr. Oh work as a team together? I thought DR. Oh worked at an office in Federal Way alone.

What insurance did you have? Curious. Did you have other problems like high bood pressure etc.?

Regards,

Robinn Lea

[Rae 2]

Dr. Srikanth was my surgeon and Dr. Oh was the assistant, I think they do alot as a team. St. Frances was the hospital.

[dktaylor95 0]

Jen - I would love to be some support, but unfortunately I don't know how helpful I can be as I am still doing all my research on the band. But I could still be a friend[/img]

[Wendyz3 0]

Hello, my name is Wendy and I live in the Wenatchee area. I was just banded on Tuesday 6.21.05 by Dr. Watkins at NW Weightloss Clinic in Kirkland. They specialize in banding only so they have a huge amount of experience. I felt confident going into surgery and even now. The only problems are that I had heard that people could back to work one to three days post-op and that is so not happening for me. If I bend over, I feel like my insides will fall out! Also, I feel as if I am seven months pregnant because of the gas! I keep walking hoping to get things moving, but not much luck yet!

I am sooooo hungry I could eat a cow! I guess I just want to chew on something, even if it is shoe leather - haha Anybody else go kinda crazy in the clear liquid stage also?

I would appreciate any tips or ideas!