Anyone having surgery in Richmond, VA?

No, but I'm not that far. I am having surgery in newport news on the 25th of this month.

Not in Richmond but, im getting banded in Hampton, but my doctors in Newport News.

I live in Richmond Va. I am having my surgery done by Richmond Surgical. I have done all the leg work just waiting to hear back on a date. After the nutrition class you have wait 3-4 weeks. I am on my 3rd week!

How about you?

Chris

Not in Richmond but, im getting banded in Hampton, but my doctors in Newport News.

Who is your doctor? I have Dr. Clark and will be banded on the 25th at Sentara in Hampton. Do you go to the WLSC of Hampton Roads?

I am having surgery on July 24 by Dr. Brengman of Richmond Surgical Group. Welcome to this forum! I am excited and have already lost 10 pounds since I was scheduled by just eating healthily.

I will be having surgery by Dr. Schroder at Richmond Surgical at St. Marys Hospital. I am currently doing my 6 month pre-authorization requirement. I have had my psych eval and met with the dietician at St Marys today. I do not have a surgery date yet but hope to be scheduled for sometime in August.

nyllrap,

When did Richmond Surg notify you of your date and when did you have you nutrition class?

I am still waiting to get a date!

Chris

Good morning, I had my surgery on May 14th, 2008. Things seem to be going very well. Dr. Bautista was my doctor. Everyday keeps getting better. I go back for my 4 week check up next week and then I can schedule my first fill for the following week. That will be really nice. Who is your Dr.? ANd do you have a surgery date yet? Welcome to the forum, I have found the members to be very helpful and knowledgible.

Susie

Hi Chris, I attended the April 28 seminar, and then called the next day. They gave me a consult with Dr. Brengman on May 13, and they actually gave me a date for surgery that same day. However, I am a self-pay since my insurance company won't cover the surgery (although, interestingly, they did cover the psych eval). I had that on May 28 and am scheduled for the nutrition class on July 7. It is interesting they say you have to wait 3-4 weeks after the nutrition class. I could have gone either July 7 or 14.

I live in Richmond. I attended the Commonwealth Surgeons seminar, but the doctor who led the presentation was less than enthusiastic about Lap Band. It's offered in his group, but not by him. I've made an appointment for the Richmond Surgical seminar next week.

Honestly, I don't want the information I get sugar coated and slanted, but I walked away from the seminar very apprehensive about proceeding. I do have an appointment scheduled with Dr. Bautista, but I have plenty of time to change my mind.

Does anyone have any info comparing the two groups (Commonwealth Surgeons and Richmond Surgical)?

Thanks!

I attended the Richmond Surgical Group seminar and felt like it was pretty balanced. I definitely came out excited about the possibility, but also felt like I had a good understanding of all of the hard work it requires. That was the only seminar I went to so I have no basis for comparison, but never felt like the doctors were "less than enthusiastic."

Thanks so much for your reply, nyllrap. I do wonder if the seminar I attended was hosted by the surgeon who actually performs the Lap Band procedure, if it would have been a more balanced presentation.

Edited June 7, 200818 yr by kiz

yes im having mines on 6-12-08

Im Going For Surgery June 8

Has anyone attend a support group meeting at St Marys Hospital for the lap band? They say you can attend the meeting prior to having the surgery. I have not gone but am very interested.