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isaviolinist    11

isaviolinist
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Anyone here getting banded or has had their surgery at Temple University Hospital? Dr. Soriano is my doctor and my surgery is June 11th.

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PartyWithMook    0

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Hello,

I just started going to Temple Hospital about a month ago to start my process with Banding. I was previously with Hahnemann Hospital but with family telling me Gastric Bypass was something I didn't need I stop going to the meetings and never followed up with getting surgery. Now I am doing this on my own and looking for many different support groups in Philadelphia.

My doctor is Meilahn and I saw him a few weeks ago and see him again next week for month 3 so I am getting there slowly but surely. Any information you may have would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

PartyWithMook

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isaviolinist    11

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Dear Party,

Congrats on starting your process for your band!

I had a great experience at Temple. I didn't have Meilahn (although I know he is supposed to be excellent), my surgeon was Dr. Soriano who is SO wonderful (I actually brought him a gift at my follow up after my surgery LOL). All of the staff are great. Are you doing the 6 month diet? I didn't have to do it, but I'm sure it is helpful in getting ready for surgery! If you have any specific questions about anything (doctors, the hospital, anything) then let me know. Overall, I had a great experience at Temple and I love my doctor!

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JLJ0127    3

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I had Meilahn and he is excellent! I have a prolapse that he will be fixing on Monday. He must be good if I let him do it twice...lol

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Joleen    3

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I got banded at Temple by Dr. Dempsey on 3/28 Do you know if they do fills under fluoroscopy?

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Joleen

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MaybeBanding26    5

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I got banded at Temple by Dr. Dempsey on 3/28 Do you know if they do fills under fluoroscopy?

Thanks,

Joleen

i had my first fill with dr. meihlan under fluroscopy....it was interesting! they dont all have to be that way, but the option is there.

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