I love this guy!!! I'm going to meet with him on June 25th for my second appointment (after finishing up a 3 month supervised diet - required by Aetna). After my appointment my paperwork is going to be submitted for approval.

I was wondering if anyone else had used Dr. Holsaeter and what your experience has been? I found a couple of OLD posts, and they all looked like good reviews, but I'd love some more feedback if it's available.

Thanks! :ohmy:

Hey MicheleK I was banded by Dr Holsaeter on May 22 and have nothing but wonderful things to say about my experience so far. From my initial visit, hospital care, to all the girls in the office, everyone has been great. I go for my first fill on Friday, June 27th and can't wait. Welcome and hope your experience is an enjoyable one. :grouphug:

Thanks for responding. I really like the girls in the officer too! They seem so nice.

I'm nervous...and I can't wait for my surgery to be approved!!!

Hi MicheleK! I had his partner, Dr. T. Eldridge! I met both of them in a seminar last year and I think they are both great! I was banded in Feb and down 50 pounds! I love having the band!!

I too had Dr. Eldridge. The whole experience has been a real breeze for me. I had none of the after surgery complications that I've heard others have. Just a little problem with the healing of my port site but that was my fault I think. It's all better now. Had my first fill last week and doing great. My only complaint is there seems to be no long-term follow-up or support. They've done their job and now it's up to us! I guess that is right though, it really is up to us to make it work.

Hey ThinknHealthy ! I agree. The band is the tool but to have someone at the office that could help guide us to some of our other questions it would be so very helpful! Right now I just use the internet and this forum to kind of keep me in check!! I wish the best on your journey. I'm a few pounds under my half way point and am looking forward to the FINAL day!! It's not easy but no pain no gain I guess! HA! I know without the band I would never have come this far for sure!!:smile2:

I am so glad to find some people in Oklahoma that had the lap band. I had my surgery on October 29, 2008 and have lost 34 lbs so far. My doctor was Dr. Eldridge. He has been so nice and caring. I am happy I chose him. I was wondering though I want to attend a lap band support group meeting and yet to find one. Can someone help me out there I would be very grateful. :grouphug:

Hey Becky!

Right now as far as I know there is a group somewhere here but I'd have to check with one of the other ladies that came from Vinita to get her surgery. I think she had it done by Dr. Gorneke (sp??). Her insurance required her to attend a support group! Let me check with her and she where she went. I also have a friend that works at the base that had Dr. Eldridge as well. She was very disgrundled in the beginning but is doing better now...course I didn't think she needed a band because she wasn't that big but her diabetes was her real problem so it is working well for her. She and I kind of just email each other at work to keep our spirits up. We don't get to see each other too often but when we do we are always delighted to see how well we have done without even realizing it!! You are welcome to contact me..send me a private message and I'll send you my email address. Sounds like you are doing great and I wish you well on this journey!! Keep up the good work and let me know how you're doing! Who knows..maybe we can meet one day!!

Hi Teri thanks so much for your help on trying to figure out where I can attend a support group. Congrats on your weight loss. I go back to Dr. Eldridge on the 23rd of January for another fill. Take care.