I am in the early stages of this process (waiting for my cardiologist to submit the referral and paperwork)

I live in Midcoast Maine and will (hopefully) be going to the Bariatric Surgery Center in Portland.

I would like to know if anyone has any experience with the banding here in Maine, or with the BSC and Dr. Cobean or Wolff?

Thanks,

Rae

Hi Rae

I was banded last November by Dr. Cobean. My weight loss has been quite slow but I wouldn't trade the band for anything! I had a great experience at Maine Med and the staff at the Bariatric Center are all very kind....

Good luck!

Terry

Thanks Terry, It makes me feel better knowing of someone who has experience with the surgeons I am looking into. Congratuations on your Banding and your continued weight loss!!

Rae

I am also a nurse in the "neighborhood" and have friends that have had both of those surgeons for bariatric surgery and other....you should be happy regardless of who you end up with....:whoo:

That's wonderful!! I am very confident with MMC, I have had 2 open heart surgeries, a pacemaker implant and a c-section as well as natural childbirth there, and have been treated fabulously each and every time. It is a little scary trying to find a surgeon though so I want to thank you again for your input.

Rae

Hi there. I was banded on August 13th in Bangor by Dr Toder. She is a wonderful surgeon and she really knows her stuff. I have also heard good things about the surgeons in Portland as well. Bangor was really my only option and I live 2 hours from there. Traveling to Portland is about 4-4 1/2 hours for me, so it seemed as though Bangor was the right choice. I hope for the best for you if you choose to go with the Band.