I'm from Maine just wondering if there are any Lap Banders out there in the 207 (Maine)

I'm a lap bandee

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to say Hi! I'm Andrea from Winslow.

I will be having my band on June 20th!!!!I'm excited to see the changes this tool can help me achieve!! I'm not a big lover of protein shakes, so if anyone has any great recipies or ideas, please let me know. I did buy some Protica tubes!!

thanks;)

Portsmouth Regional Hospital has 2 or 3 surgeons that do the lap band procedure - I am going to their seminar on June 15th!

Hi -

where are you going to have your lap banding done?

Rachel

Hallo........I am from Maine and Portsmouth NH Regional Hospital was my choice ! Fantastic program, wonderful surgeons and super follow-up care and fills. I was "fixed" 4/18 by Dr. Gens . Super surgeon, nice and understanding person !

I am from Lewiston, and I will be attending the seminar later today at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. I am an RN who has worked on the surgical unit that had RNY gastric bypass surgery patients - After seeing the many complications that can occur, I have decided to check out the lap banding procedure for myself. I am now an insulin-dependent diabetic, with other co-morbidities, and am serious about losing weight to extend my life and be around to enjoy my husband and my son. Best of luck to all of you.

Warmly, Rachel

Hello All. I also live in the Augusta area. Dr. McKee is working with me. I had my pre-op visit today; and will be scheduled for surgery sometime in August. I started this process back in January (remember the snow storm the night of the seminar at the Senator?) I was there. Maybe you were there too. I'd like to know who you are. Maybe we've even talked at the Support Group meetings.

Doris

May I ask you all, who is your doctor? It seems that New Hampshire doesn't have any surgeons that does the Lap Top band. Thanks!

Audrey

Portsmouth has 3 surgeons at Portsmouth Regional Hospital that have an excellent Bariatric Program. I am in the process of getting my "pre-op" stuff done and awaiting approval from insurance company. I live in Lewiston.

Rachel

YAY for the board getting active!!!!!!

Hi, I'm Connie. I live in South Portland...although we are hoping (please cross your fingers) to sell our condo this summer and build a house further north.

I had my band placed 12-12-07 by Dr. Benavides in Dallas, Texas. I am probably going to be looking to transition my care to someone up here pretty soon. Are any of your dr's taking on patients that were banded elsewhere??