I am very new to Lap Band. I need to know if anyone has had the surgery in Richmond and what team of Dr.s there are? I really want to have this surgery but I want a good Dr. that has done the surgery more than twice :cheeky . Thanks for any help anyone can give.

Lisa

King WIlliam, VA

Welcome Lisa, I was banded by a doctor in Newport News. I can only say great, positive things about he and staff.

Good Luck.

I have found a Dr. by the name of Maher. He has done approx. 50 Band surgeries. I am very nervous about this. I have friends that have had bybass surg. this is a little extreme for me. I am 36 yrs old and want to get my life back!! I hope when all is said and done the gratification will override the nervousness.:phanvan

Thanks,

Lisa

I live right outside of Richmond. I have decided to go with a Mexican Doctor since I have no insurance. I too was looking for a local Dr. for aftercare. None of these local Drs. want to touch me with a ten foot stick if I get banded in Mx. So for me, I will be going back to Mexico for my aftercare. Let me know if you find out anything different.

http://www.inova.org/inovapublic.srt/ifoh/index.jsp

I was referred to this hospital/Dr by another lapband member here. They highly recommended them. Good Luck!!

I am in Newport news, so its kind of far for me, and Dr Terracina in my area is suppose to be good. If I ever get approved.

Hi Lisa,

I live in SW Virginia and I was the second one my doctor did. Of course I was lucky because he had an experienced surgeon come that day to assist because it was his first solo. I felt lucky to be in that group.

Joyce in Va.

I am also in Sw Va. Had my surgery on June 13. Dr Kramer in Marion. Keep in touch.

I am very new to Lap Band. I need to know if anyone has had the surgery in Richmond and what team of Dr.s there are? I really want to have this surgery but I want a good Dr. that has done the surgery more than twice :cheeky . Thanks for any help anyone can give.

Lisa

King WIlliam, VA

make the trip to northern va and see Dr Eric Pinnar you will be glad you put your life in his hands.

Della

make the trip to northern va and see Dr Eric Pinnar you will be glad you put your life in his hands.

Della

I was just banded by his father, Robert Pinnar on the 9th! He was great, just love him! Still recovering, but have lost 16 pounds in two weeks (one week pre-op liquid, then recovery)! The father/son practice is in Reston in the same building as Reston Hospital..think about it!

Angie

Our research turned us on to Dr. Gregory Schroder. He has done many procedures, is listed as one of the best doctors in Richmond and his surgical group are certified lapband specialist. Surgery for me is on Sept. 21, 2006 and I have been very pleased with the education and support this surgical group has given us. His phone # is 285-4133 and his office is at St. Mary's Hospital. Good luck.

Hi Lisa,

I haven't had my surgery yet but I went to a seminar at St. Mary's hospital in Richmond yesterday. The group is Richmond Surgical Group.They are a Center of Excellence and do more bands in Va. than anyone else. I was very impressed by Dr. Bregman who gave the seminar. He said he had done 700 bands himself and says that the proceedure takes about 30 minutes or less. He was recommended by Suzanne, another member of Lapband Talk. I have my initial appointment with him on Monday and am really excited. :lovechoc:

If you woukd like to find out more about Dr. Bregman his number is 804-285-4133.

Good luck to you and maybe we will run into each other.

Linda

Lisa, I was banded on 7/17 by Dr. Brengman at St. Mary's in Richmond. He and Dr. Schroder are in the same group and both come highly recommended. Their group is wonderful: great support, lots of info, great surgeons. The St. Mary's surgical staff was also wonderful. My surgery went great and I am looking forward to my second fill. Good luck!! Nancy

Hi.

I was banded by Dr. Maher on 11/5/08 and I couldn't be happier. Dr. Maher and his staff are an excellent group to work with. I originally had consulted with another group in Richmond but chose Dr. Maher for several reasons - the MCV Obesity Center is designated as a Center of Excellence and that was very important to me. As to the statement that Dr. Maher has only done 50 - well, I believe that is inaccurate. I like the fact that Dr. Maher believes in helping people and stresses the importance of following the rules of the band if it's going to work. Including the 2 week pre-op liquid diet, I've lost 53 lbs to date and that was with no fill at 6 weeks. I was also extremely impressed with the care I received while at MCV. Dr. Maher and his staff are awesome!