St. Vincent's Hospital - Lap Band

Hi all, I have a colleague here at work whose sister is planning on getting the lap band at St. Vincent's Hospital. Does anyone know what doctor does it their and do you know anyone that has had the lap band done by him? If so would you recommend him. Also wondering if you have any information on the lap band that I can pass along,(my email is [email protected]) as I had RNY I don't know much about the Lap Band. She is paying out of pocket (no insurance), does anyone know approximately how much the Lap Band costs? Any and all information will be appreciated. Thanks Beth

St. V's in Bridgeport? If yes, my surgeon is now Director of Bariatric surgery there. Yes, I certainly would recommend him and you can feel free to pass my info and email address along to her. Where does she live, by the way? They'll be having a seminar at St. V's tomorrow night at 7, if she's interested in going . . . Bette Banded Dec. 2003 376/158

I had it done in NYC so the pricing was higher (I was living there at the time). If she does it, I highly recommend staying on the liquid thing for one month (2 wks before and 2 wks after). That gets you off to a good start, but it is tough.

Beth, My friend melanie just had the lap band surgery and had to pay out of pocket because her insurance does not cover. We will be at the support meeting at L&M this month (we came last month and it was our first one). So I can pass this along to her, I think you are usually there right? Jennie