Ok, I have completed ALL the testing MY doc required me to do before he would refer me to have the lap band walk. So, now I need to know if anyone knows if Creighton U. hospital has in fact been approved for the Center of Exellence regarding the lap band. I was told in a weight surgery support group a couple of months ago that they were in the process and that they should have it by June 1. I am just wondering if any one here knows. I emailed the hospital and they won't answer.

Also, does anyone have Dr. Cori McBride for their surgeon? I have heard good things about her and think that I am going to ask for a referal to her. She does her lap bands through Creighton, and that is why I am wondering about the Center of Excellence thing, as medicaid / medicare will ONLY permit a Center of Excellence to perform lap band surgery.

Thanks! Laurie

I used this site when I was exploring my options.

Surgical Review Corporation - Locate a Center

I don't see Creighton listed yet.

Thanks for your reply. I finally rec'd an email reply from Creighton, they have just been approved as a Center of Excellence. BUT the surgeon I would like to use doesn't do her surgeries there. She is at UNMC, but I rec'd an email from them as well and they are just waiting for a visitation inspection or something like that and they will also be a Center of Excellence. yeah!

Laurie

Grandmasoon2b,

I just talked to Sue with Dr McBrides office and she said that they are still waiting for their site visit. If you would like, her number is 402-559-5508. She said that they called to find out when it was going to happen and they told her that they just had to wait their turn.

Has anyone had Dr. Wright do their surgery? I was at a WLS support group a couple months ago and she was recommended...but I would like more than one or two people saying she is good. :confused: I'm hoping that UNMC will be approved when I am ready to roll. IF not, who would anyone suggest at Creighton to do it? (I'm not thrilled with Creighton hospital, but I want this done and I can survive one or two days there).

Thanks!

Laurie