Has anyone been banded by Dr. Credi at Memorial Hospital of South Bend? He's been doing these surgeries for about 4 years and seems very competent.

I just would like to hear from other patients. The program here seems very good, very in depth and complete. Im in Boot Camp now.

Do you mean South Bend Oregon? If so I do not know this doctor, however I can tell you that my surgeon in Boise is Wonderful Dr. Cahn

I was done in Elkhart, I do not know this dr. I was done at Elkhart General with Dr Hoekstra. I have been very pleased.

I know of Dr. Hoekstra. I use to work in Elkhart at OSMC. I almost went to a seminar a few years ago with Dr. Hoekstra. I now work in South Bend and am associated with Memorial Docs. I was recommended to Dr Credi and Memorial's Bariatric Surgery Center by my family doc. Im in Boot Camp now. I have my 2nd appt with the dietician Monday, then the team meets and decides if I will be a good surgical candidate. Then hopefully they'll submit a request to my insurance for approval. It's such a slow process.. Was it that way with Dr. Hoekstra's program?

How do you feel about your decision to have your Lap-Band done. Do you have any regrets? What has been your toughest time with it?

Yes it was slow until I was approved by insurance. Once approved I had a surg date within the month. I love my band. I dont regret it one bit. My weight loss has been slower than most, b/c I have severe insulin resistance. The hardest part for me is probably head hunger but this has much improved over time. I lost about 60 pounds in a year and then I found out I am pregnant. (another band bonus) so I am on hold with the rest of my weight loss for now. Good luck to you.