Did anyone use Dr. Halmi or Dr. Tran? I was approved for the lapband procedure yesterday. I have an appointment for my second consultation with Dr Tran next week, as well as an appt. to see the dietician (Brittany). So far, my experience with Dr Tran has been fine, the office staff seems very efficient and responsive.

I was just banded by Dr. Halmi on July 9, 2008. I use the Woodbridge, VA office. I had my surgery at Potomac Hospital. If you have any questions about the practice I can help you out. My surgery was a success and I have not had any problems so far. Dr. Halmi, Tran and Brittany are good folks.

Thanks for the information. I go to the Vienna office and so far I am really happy with what I've seen. What has been the hardest part of having this procedure for you? Are you achieving the results you hope to achieve? How has your follow up care been so far? I have definitely made up my mind to have the procedure, but I just want to know what to expect.

One more thing....what brand of Protein shakes you buy? I am currently using the Atkins shakes and I like them (as long as they are really cold). I've have tried other brands that I thought were disgusting, what brand do you like?

I am hoping to have surgery soon with either Dr Tran or Dr Halmi. However, I haven't seen a general practioner in years!! Does anyone have any recommendations of a doctor in the Reston/Fairfax/Sterling areas who is supportive of weight loss surgery? My last doctor was a real jerk about my weight which is the main reason I haven't been in so many years!

I used Drs. Halmi and Tran. They were awesome. I would highly recommend them and their office. Their staff was great. Definitely on top of everything and responsive. I had my one year anniversary on 7/25. I am doing great. I still follow-up w/them and still love them.

I'm going to them. I'm in the beginning stages and my insurance requires 6 months of physician lead classes. I met Brittany in my first class last month. I will be taking my second class on the 26th.

I wish I would have known about this office before I started with my Drs office at GW Hospital. Well that may not be fair, Dr. Brody is nice I'm just a little upset with the secretary as she has been sitting on my paperwork since last thursday and has not submitted it to the insurance company, but I'm going to get on her nerves until she gets off her butt.

I don't know of a geneal practioner to refer you to, but if you have a PPO Inurance you really don't need a referal to see the surgeon.

Good Luck

Thanks for the information. I go to the Vienna office and so far I am really happy with what I've seen. What has been the hardest part of having this procedure for you? Are you achieving the results you hope to achieve? How has your follow up care been so far? I have definitely made up my mind to have the procedure, but I just want to know what to expect.

One more thing....what brand of Protein shakes you buy? I am currently using the Atkins shakes and I like them (as long as they are really cold). I've have tried other brands that I thought were disgusting, what brand do you like?

Did you end up getting banded by Tran? I am scheduled for next monday dec.28th. Just wondering how it went.