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onedeterminedchick    118

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Thank you!!!

I spoke with my surgeon yesterday, and he basically asked me to give him the opportunity to fix the situation. I agreed to wait until December (January is when they can request approval) to make my decision. I really do like him, it's just this one staff member (coordinator) that I'm struggling with. I do have high hopes that this can be fixed :)

Help!!

I need information on Bariatric surgeon's with Bon Secours in Richmond, VA. I am currently with a different doctor, at a different hospital and have lost confidence in his staff. There's been some staffing changes, and I'm really struggling with the new person/people.

I have 4 months left in a year long program, have done everything on my checklist with the exception of my PCP sign-off and that's getting dropped off tomorrow for his signature. Because i'm over 1/2 way there, and these first 9 months flew, I'm now straight up panicking even considering switching surgeons.

Does anyone have any experience with the surgeons and staff at Bon Secours - either St. Mary's or St. Francis (Bautista, Carmody, Lee, Karch). I spoke with the coordinator this afternoon (Hilarie) and I felt better after talking to her...I just have spent so many years knowing which doctor I would use at which hospital, I don't know ANYTHING about these guys.

HELP!! Thanks in advance!! :)

@@anugent75 My surgeon was Dr. Carmody @ Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital and I recommend him to everybody!! From day one him and his staff have been on point and very professional. My surgery was last week and everything went extremely well!!!!! I'm doing great!!!!

I haven't had my surgery yet, but know several people who have had their surgery at St. Mary's Hospital and have spoken very favorably of the surgeon team. I will be having Dr. Carmody when I get approved (thinking positively!).

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@@Niko*Oreo excellent choice for surgeon...Dr. Carmody!!! He is a awesome doctor! Highly recommended!

I haven't had my surgery yet, but know several people who have had their surgery at St. Mary's Hospital and have spoken very favorably of the surgeon team. I will be having Dr. Carmody when I get approved (thinking positively!).

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You are welcome! Good luck on your journey!

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ShanteRnyLife    4

ShanteRnyLife
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I'm in Va.. in Chesapeake

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Llamalover17    5

Llamalover17
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I'm in VA and looking for support!!!!

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erisp    28

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Richmond Virginia. Bypass 10/14 with dr. Campos at VCU.

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Hi! I'm having mine with Dr. Aquilina at VCU. I pray everything went well for you!

HEIGHT 5'9.5" HW 305; Started with first surgery, dietician visit 10/21/16

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Madmanpbsgc    94

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I'm in VA and looking for support!!!!

I looking for support as well. Its the small things like what to eat what exercise can i do things like that and you can only get that from people who are dealing with the same situation.

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Madmanpbsgc    94

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Im in richmond va and my surgery date is 11/10/16 im super nervous

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My Surgery was on Nov 17th how did you surgery go and how are you dealing with the life change?

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Madmanpbsgc    94

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Surgery tomorrow 9am. Very excited!

how did your surgery go? the first week is the hardest.

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Er1n    90

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Anyone here in VA?

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Richmond VA here. Where in VA are you?

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Er1n    90

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Help!!

I need information on Bariatric surgeon's with Bon Secours in Richmond, VA. I am currently with a different doctor, at a different hospital and have lost confidence in his staff. There's been some staffing changes, and I'm really struggling with the new person/people.

I have 4 months left in a year long program, have done everything on my checklist with the exception of my PCP sign-off and that's getting dropped off tomorrow for his signature. Because i'm over 1/2 way there, and these first 9 months flew, I'm now straight up panicking even considering switching surgeons.

Does anyone have any experience with the surgeons and staff at Bon Secours - either St. Mary's or St. Francis (Bautista, Carmody, Lee, Karch). I spoke with the coordinator this afternoon (Hilarie) and I felt better after talking to her...I just have spent so many years knowing which doctor I would use at which hospital, I don't know ANYTHING about these guys.

HELP!! Thanks in advance!! :)

@@anugent75 My surgeon was Dr. Carmody @ Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital and I recommend him to everybody!! From day one him and his staff have been on point and very professional. My surgery was last week and everything went extremely well!!!!! I'm doing great!!!!

I'm in Richmond too. I had RNY 10/24/16 with Dr. Campos at VCU. Absolutely love them.

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I'm in VA and looking for support!!!!

I loved them!! Pm me if you have any questions or need to chat.

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I'm in VA and looking for support!!!!

I loved them!! Pm me if you have any questions or need to chat.

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Terri70    37

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On 8/12/2015 at 10:27 PM, Brandon Long said:

I live in lynchburg!

I'm in Christiansburg. Hi neighbor! Who is your surgeon? I'm assuming you're going to Roanoke hospital?

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