I am trying to figure out how to choose a Lap-Band surgeon in the Seattle/Bellevue area. Not only am I looking for a competent experienced surgeon, but also someone who is really good with after-care. I am not really excited about needles being stuck in my stomach, and so would like someone who isn't going to throw me on a bed and tell me to suck-it-up. (Although, I think that is what it will amount to).

Any great recommendations in the area?

Thanks.

You might try Dr. Kelly Clinch in Kirkland at Evergreen Medical Center. He is very straight forward, very good surgeon, does all his fills and most of the time it only takes two sticks - one for the numbing agent and one to add the saline. His nurses are great too.