I had a Midband inplanted on June 1, 2004 at St. Luke's Hospital in Manila, Philipines. I was very please with the hospital and care. I had a stroke last year and went to a very well know facility in the mainland USA. I would say to my surprise the hospital in the Philipines was better. My room had a TV, VCR, Fax, Highspeed internet, Computer, refrigerator, Microwave, living room. It was great. The nursing staff and doctors in the team were great. The hospital is highly rated and U.S. certified with more equipment than 95% percent of U.S hospitals. My doctor is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons and a member in the American Bariatric Society. His name is Dr. Hildegard Dineros and he trained in both the U.S. and France. I would highly recomend this option to anyone especially those that are expats living in the part of the world. I would also note that my insurance company covered all but $600.00 of my surgery.

Hey guamtab, I just want to invite you to post for our Filipino kababayans (local folks). I created a local support group. You will find the Philippines Local Support by clicking:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f77/philippines-local-lap-band-support-93321/

or by going to the Local Lab-Band Support Forum --> Elsewhere Local Support Group ----> Philippines Local Support Group.

Maybe you can post a testimonial there! Thank you! Ingat (take care)!