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Hello, was wondering if anyone has had the LapBand done at Brigham and WOmens in Boston MA. I will be getting it doe and would like to know if anyone has had it done there. I have seen Dr. Robinson. Any one???

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I am beginning to get scared that nobody is answering my question about having Lap Band done in Brigham and Womans Hospital. HELP

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Wonderful hospital and everything went well. I was up and walking 1.5 hours after surgery. You are in great hands with this team of Dr's. The Brigham has a recovery floor dedicated to wls along with operating rooms also dedicated for wls only. You will do great!!! Best of luck. Kellie

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Originally Posted by Tim

I was nervous, and even pretty scared before surgery. I found that education helped me. I went out on the net and found a link to a video of a lapband procedure, with an inside view. After I knew exactly what to expect, it wasn't nearly as scary for me.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...lap-band&hl=en

After Surgery, I was up and walking around (Ambulating!) within 2 hours, and the day after surgery, it mostly felt like I'd done too many situps. The only thing that still hurts, and not that much, is to cough or sneeze.

Tim

Use the search option on the top of the user menu- just below the title section, and you can find almost any topic on this website. I have made it easier for you. This video was posted a week or so ago. It is the surgeons you are referring to.

you really should watch.

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gonnabethin-Yes I have seen that video 2 times. It did help alot. What Dr. Did you have. What insurance did you have.

kelly930-thank you for your reply. I have already met with my doc. and have already scheduled my nutritionist and info. meeting. Hopefully insurance approves fast. What insurance do you have.

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I had surgery 05/07 w/Dr. Lautz. I have 2 sisters who had gastric bypass with him also before my banding. We have ALL had good results. My wight loss is slower, but I am keeping off what I ve taken off so far. He's supposed to be the best!! People go to Dr. Lautz when they have complications, so I felt good knowing he'd be doing my surgery.

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hey sueol...

i am having my surgery at BW hopefully this summer. I am a registered nurse and trust me, ive check out every facility and chose this location to have my surgery. I really think you made a great decision. I chose Dr. Lautz because of his credentials which I thoroughly checked out with the state board of medical licensure. He has an excellent reputation, is board certified and is the director of the bariatric center at BW. I think things will go well for you.

kim

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Hi...I am having surgery on Sept 17th with Dr. Robinson. I had gone to a seminar which he led and I really liked his no-nonsense approach!

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Sueol:

I'm sorry for never responding to your original post. I didn't realize that there was a MA section on here, so I never took the time to read! Next time you can do a search for it...

I had Dr. Robinson on Dec. 12, 2007 and would be glad to talk with you about my experience! PM me if you want to catch up sometime.

At the risk of boring others whom I've already discussed this with--I had a great experience. Dr. Robinson admittedly has little personality and ability for small talk. His PA, Dorothy, and I joke about it all the time. However, he is a skilled surgeon! My scars are small and very unnoticeable (though never a concern of mine...) and he has been very helpful through some initial frustrations I had. I never expected him to be as supportive as he has been after my initial impression, but he has been great. He's not a "warm" guy per se, but after 8 months, I think I finally get him!

I'm very pleased with his work and would wholeheartedly recommend him to you! :)

OK>>>So I've just realized that Sueol posted that 2 years ago!!! UGH. I'm leaving it there in the event that someone else would like information about Dr. Robinson. LOL

Edited by notateechanow

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Hello - I had the band surgery at B&W this past Wednesday, August 6, with Dr. Vernon. Everything went great and the Dr. and the nurses are extremely nice and helpful. They have a floor dedicated to gastric surgery and all of the staff is familiar with the procedures.

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Kerri where you on 15b? I was rebanded tuesday the 7th. you might have seen me on the unit walking around

~Mel

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Yep - 15B is the dedicated floor for gastro surgeries. I was in the first room on the left, room 41. I am sure we saw each other because I was there until 7pm on 8/7 and was walking around throughout the day! =)

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actually I was probably out of it bc I just came up from the PACU around 4. I think I was in room #38

funny thing is I peaked at the board looking for patients of our Dr hoping to bump into someone.

I have my post-op appt on Monday afternoon :biggrin:

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