Hi Everyone! I am not yet banded, but have my first appointment with my surgeon on June 28th. I'd love to hear from anyone in RI who has had this surgery. My surgeon is Dr. Pohl. I would appreciate any feedback on him or any advice about what to expect. I am excited about starting out on this journey to a new life, but also frightened. I would love to hear from others in RI since I don't know of anyone else considering or who has had this lap band surgery.

Thank you in advance and looking forward to hearing from you. Deb

live in rhode island, and was thinking about getting this surgery done.. was wondering if medicaid covers lap band surgery. does anyone know?

As far as I know - Medicaid does cover Lap-Land surgery and fills - but I would call your case worker and ask - or go to the RI Medicaid website - Rhode Island DHS Home Page

Good Luck!

hi guys,

i am going for my oreintation this wed. I am seeing dr. v , i do not know how to spell or say his last name his first name is siva. I have read great feed back about him, I have Cigna and I am wondering if anyone has been recently approved by them and what it intailed. Any info would be great.

Erika

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I just had my surgery, sore still

I live in RI and DR giovanni did it, She was nice, but I didnt get alot of follow thru. I thought she would have checked on my after the surgery. Her office can be a little disorganized, but they are very nice