Hi Everyone,

I'm quite new to your message boards. I normally post on Obesity help only because I probably didn't search for Lap Band boards in Google...:eek: I'm so very happy that I found lapbandtalk because it is full of information and I tell my friends about it all the time.

After some research on other Bariatric groups in the Columbus, OH area, I decided to go with the Mid Ohio Surgical Group that is located at Mount Carmel West. These are the doctors that are in charge of Bariatrics at Mount Carmel. I was told that Dr. Patricia Choban is THE best in the Columbus area.

I went and seen a couple of other surgeons at other locations before deciding, because I have a disease that has taken over all of my body. I can't express enough how knowledgeable, experienced, and comfortable Dr. Choban is. Her bed-side manner is wonderful because she tells you exactly like it is and you can tell that she genuinely cares about her patients. Even her staff (not the people at the seminar) but the ones that work directly with her in her office are fantastic not to mention the Bariatric unit at Mount Carmel West. I liked the fact that everyone on the floor was very friendly and helpful as well as the rooms are set up as private so that you can get a lot of rest.

I'm happy to report that I received my Lap Band on Dec. 26, 2007 (just 4 post-op days behind me). Things are going well, however I would like to find someone that has received their Lap Band recently to chat with back and forth as we continue down the road to a better life. This way we can motivate one another and share experiences.

If anyone is interested, just let me know.

Regards,

Marie

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Hello. I'm working to get my approval to also have Dr. Price from Mid Ohio Surgical Associates do my procedure when I get my approval. I'm going through all the insurance clearances now. We have a thread that is for the Mt. Carmel group of bandsters so join us on that one. A group of us are meeting in person at Polaris Mall on Jan 8th if you are interested. We'd love to meet you too.

Kathy

Here is the name of the thread under the Ohio subforum that has us Mt. Carmel folks chatting on it.

N E 1 been Banded at Mt. Carmel col, oh

Thanks for the invite. Unfortunately, I am disabled and don't drive anymore. I used to work at Campus View on Rt. 23 and we would go to lunch at Polaris sometimes.

However, I will check out the forum you listed. Thanks, Marie

Hi! Congrats on your recent banding! I was going to go through the program at Mt. Carmel also and I loved Dr. Choban after meeting her at the seminar, but I chose to go with the Fresh Start program and Riverside due to their excellent after care program. It's a bit more expensive than Mt. Carmel, but Dr. Myers is amazing and my surgery on December 18 went without a hitch!

Good luck with your journey!

my surgery was done on 1/7/08 mine was done by dc choban also she is great I have no problems with my band I wish I had let her do it sooner my pain is almost gone I have lost 27lbs so far.

Ladyroz - congratulation on your banding and progress. Keep us posted under the NE 1 been banded at Mt. Carmel thread. There is a group of us with Mt. Carmel surgeons.