Hi, planning to have a band installed in June 07. Wondering if there is anyone from India as members? Love to hear about your experiences. Regards

r u getting your band done in india

Yes I am, actually there are multiple surgeons in Bombay. (the city I live in) The surgeon I am going with has done 150 plus bariatric surgeries (I had read somewhere 100 surgeries make you an expert) So I have quite a comfort level. Regards

There is a gal that posts on the dfwbandsters (it's a yahoo group opened to anyone/anywhere) who lives in India. Her name is Heather. That's all I know. Didn't get to meet her when she was here (they met for a lunch), but if you post I'm sure she will respond or her mom-in-law will. Hope this helps.

Thank you for the information; I will register today on the yahoo group. Warm Regards

Hi!

I too have thought of doing it in India, Mumbai. Tell me which Dr. and hospital will you be doing it at? What is the cost for the lapband operation? I do not leave in Mumbai but I have visited Mumbai many times.

I am a bit uncertain as I feel I would like to do the surgery with a experience Dr. and good hospital. I too would like some sort of after care especially leaving in Uganda, East Africa.

Hi!

I too am thinking of doing the lapband surgery in Mumbai. I am still looking for a good hospital with an experience Dr. who also has aftercare. Where are you going to be doing yours and what is the cost?? and what is incl.?

Fofo

I was scheduled to have a lapband last December, while undergoing some pre- Lap band surgery tests the results weren't so great. This led to additional complications.

Anyway to cut a long story short - I am hopeful to have my surgery in July 08.

The doctor I had selected is Dr. Sanjay Borude, The surgery will be

performed in Breach Candy Hospital (South Mumbai).

The doctor has performed 150 plus gastric surgeries. I have spoken to a couple of his patients (There is no support group in Mumbai) Who highly recommend him both his professionalism and genuine caring of his patients.

His website: http://www.obesitytotal.info/about.htm

The cost last year was slated to be about Rs. 300,000 that's about US$ 7500 including the surgery and hospital stay. (Please note these are only indicative prices). For some reason there are many people who have had this kind of surgery in India but do not feel comfortable revealing this!

Hope this helps!