Hi everybody!

I am moving in less than 2 weeks (job change) to York, PA. I had surgery on 8/20 and have done quite well.

I adore my current physician but 8 hours is a long way to go for a fill.

Any suggestions for the Harrisburg/York/Lancaster area?

I am not yet banded but I am in the process the 2 Dr.s in York are Dr Monk and Garber their both located at Apple Hill real close to the York Hosp. I will give you more info if needed.

Thanks. Any opinion on one over the other?

I see the entire process is different. I had to attend a 2 hour seminar, meet with a psychologist, a nutritionist, take a mental health assessment, and meet the doctor.

There were no classes. There is a support group but I don't go. Find that because I am doing great, those that are struggling don't appreciate those of us who are doing well.

I see my doc on Wednesday for the last time. I'm not sure he will be very happy with the news.

Both are to be really good for fills I do not know I am seeing Dr.Garber for my surgery.

I am in the process of getting my LB done by Dr. Monk in york. Had an appt wed. He will not fill anyone who he has not done surgery on. I am not sure about Dr. Garber but Monk will not do it.

I have an appt to see Dr Garber on Tuesday this week to evaluate my need for an unfill. This was arranged by my new family doctor so I am hoping he will work with me... I will post after I see him. I had my surgery in 4-09 in California, had several adjustments and felt good till about 2-3 months ago....hoping for the best!

Hi Anni,

I haven't updated for a while. I see Dr. Monk (same practice). I've lost 75 pounds since surgery in August 2009. Actually lost those 75 by May of this year. Then I started having issues with being too tight -- coughing at night when I laid down, losing 2 or 3 pounds a week because I couldn't even keep Water down. Dr. Monk took out 3 ccs and has only put 1/2 back so far. I think I need a little more because I haven't lost any thing since the partial unfill. I'm well past the dr's goal - 45 pounds in 3 years. I wanted to get to lose 88 pounds, but I'm thinking I am just fine at 75.

I'm healthy - went off all meds within 2 weeks of the surgery - and loving life.

Good luck.

Brenda

I live in York but i had my surgery in Mexico so it's hard to find a US surgeon who will see you...I have to go Fredrick, MD to get fills and care. Not a huge deal because I like my doctor. She was banded herself in Mexico and understands the process and struggles. If you're interested in her info, let me know. It's about an hour and 15 min away from York.