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Hi. I was just wondering if anyone has had the LB placed by Dr. William O'Malley at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. I have heard that he is an excellent surgeon (By my PCP), and was just wondering if any of you had Dr. O'Malley.

I have my Informational Seminar on March 26.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks, Susan

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Hi Susan!

I am also looking into this procedure with the same doctor. I haven't gone to the seminar yet, am doing some research first. How did it go?

Erin

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I have had surgery at Rochester General Hospital with Dr. Anthony DiBenedetto. He is a fantastic surgeon and is very vigilant with follow up. I was lap banded 2/09 and had some difficulties, he was always there to help me through the tough times. I recommend him to anyone in Western NY. He has patients coming from all over to have him do there surgery.

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Dear William O'Malley,

J am a 48 year old female, I at one time had the gastric bypass, I was doing wonderful up till 10/11/09 when my son lost his life in and car accident. I since then have had alot of changes in my life.And i have gained weight i was at 148 and now 203 and i really have tryed other diets and going to the gym when possible,i do still have alot of stress in my life and have had trouble with my thyriod, I di ask my doctor for topomax and and diet pill but he wouldnt give it to me.i just did my bmi and it was 37. If my insurance pays for this am I a canidate, with all these changes i have been on lexapo and prn ativan. So would i be one who could get this done?

Cindy L Mullin

po box 84 Dundee NY 14837

email mullin_cindy@yahoo.com

Any information you could give me would be greatful.

THANK-YOU

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I just had a seminar at rgh with dr. Anthony d. He seemed great and right to the point. I liked him and I think hands down I will go with him, though he is taking July off so it might be awhile before I get in.

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