Hi,

I'm just beginning my physician/surgery center choice, so need input on who's good, and who to stay away from.

My insurance doesn't cover WLS, so I'll be self pay. That is helpful in my choice, but I also have no idea where to start.

Not sure about lap band or gastric bypass.

Dr. Neal, in Olympia? University of Washongton? Virginia Mason? Franciscan Health?

Please help!!

I was banded by Dr. Neal almost 3 yrs ago, he's the best ! I give him and his staff an A+ !!! I only had to visit his Olympia office for the pre surgery visit, the surgery was at Harrison Hosp in Silverdale, close to where I live, fills at the Bremerton office. I highly recommend him and his team ! Good luck !!

I'm going to PSSC in Edmonds, surgery at Evergreen

Tomorrow!!! Exciting. Please let me know how it goes.

How long did it take to get the surgery scheduled?

I had the vertical sleeve by Dr. Hunter at Virginia Mason. I have been thrilled with their level of professional care and Dr. Hunter is an incredible surgeon with top notch credentials and reviews. His entire staff is awesome, and I can't recommend them enough!

I just had my surgery done with Dr. Dormant who practices out of St. Francis (Federal Way) and Evergreen (in Kirkland). The pre-op care and testing is fabulous and I've heard nothing but great things from his patients. I'm also a patient with Virginia Mason (primary) and wasn't as impressed with their bariatric reviews or the overall care I get from them on a normal basis. Plus I wanted the Duodenal Switch and they don't do it.