Hoping to Have Surgery..

Hi all! I'm in Iowa City and I'm hoping to have WLC assuming insurance goes for it... DH's company is switching to BCBS so *hopefully* it will happen. Can anyone recommend any hospitals/surgeons that are good? I heard someplace in Cedar Falls is good, but my Aunt couldn't remember which place it was... Cedar Falls, Quad Cities, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines.. let me hear about y'alls experiences!

Hi Stacy, Dr Glas**** in CF is probably who she's talking about. BCBS has the given certain places "Excellence" status - based on several things. I'm sure you'll run into that during the insurance process. Apparently the U has been added to that list also, but I've heard they have a really long wait. I didn't check it out though, so I can't tell ya for sure. BCBS was awesome for me though - good luck! Amy

Hi Stacy!! I went to Genesis West/ Center For Bariatric Surgery/ Dr. Christophersen in Davenport Iowa 563-421-8361 I had lap RNY on 11/29/04 I am almost one year out and have lost 98lbs. since surgery, and 19 lbs. before for a grand total of 117lbs gone forever!!!! My surgery and recovery were both uneventful!!!! The support through this bariatric Center is awesome...ask for Theresa Fraker she is wonderful and will answer any and all questions you have...Tell her I said HI!!! Good Luck to you, Debi 279/162/150ish???

There are 2 surgeons in Grinnell that are also excellent. They do open though instead of lap. But they know what they are doing. If you want more info on them just email me and I will see you get it. I also had BCBS insurance and had no problems. Cindy G.

There are 2 surgeons in Grinnell that are also excellent. They do open though instead of lap. But they know what they are doing. If you want more info on them just email me and I will see you get it. I also had BCBS insurance and had no problems. Cindy G.

Hi! I am 3 weeks post-op and had my surgery in Grinnell. My surgeon was Dr. Coster and he is wonderful! I had a perfect experience and my scar is only about 4" long and healing beautifully! Dr. Coster only does open and not lap. I know that Cedar Falls does the lap surgery and Dr. Coster told me if I wanted that done that he could arrange for me to go there so I think the doctors must work well together! Hope this helps a little! Lezlie

Dr. Glas**** at Sartori Hospital in Cedar Falls is an excellent surgeon and very thorough and excellent follow ups. Kim L.