Whose is your surgeon?

Hello!

      I am being banded on July 13, 2009! My surgeon is Dr. Barry Green and I am so very excited!!! I just wanted to get feed back on the surgeries, surgeons, advice, etc...


Thanks!

Bjones1205

Hi there!!! First off GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!!!!!

I had Dr Mark Kligman at University of Maryland who is AMAZING!!! BUT he doesnt do bands just RNY ONLY!!!! Good luck and best wishes ;o) ~Jilly~

Congrats on your upcoming surgery!  There are starting to be more bandsters here on the Maryland board, but it's mostly made up of people who have had RNY.  And I'm not shooing you away, but I'm not sure if you're aware that there's also a band board or two?  You might get better feedback as far as that type of surgery there.

I know that the basic rules are the same - protein first, low carb, lots of water, etc.  The most important thing to remember is to follow YOUR surgeon's guidelines, as each surgeon, regardless of the type of wls, has different criteria!

Good luck!

Tia

Hi,

I am one of the bandsters on this board. My surgeon is Dr. Schweitzer at Johns Hopkins Bayview. If there is anything that you would like to know, feel free to ask me.

Have afriend that used dr green she looks fantastic!!!

Hi,

Welcome!

Tia's right that there are more RNY folks than Band folks, but I'll tell you that you will get help, support, ACCURATE INFORMATION and understanding here on the MD board from everyone with all types of surgery.  Lap band specific: I and other veteran lap banders on this board will be more than happy to help and support you in any way we can.

Terri

Hello to you too, I had VSG back in Feb. of this year. I am extremely happy with my decision to have WLS. My surgery was at Sinai Hospital and my surgeon was Dr Christina Li.  I wish you luck, and a happy, successful journey. Leslie:)