Info in Montana

Just wondering if any one out there had or will be having surgery in Billings Montana?

Started in Billings but smartly changed to Great Falls.. You can do a search of the surgeons in Billings and there is usually a listing on their page of people who have left comments about having surgery in Billings. There is also the Peers search. Best of luck to you on your WLS journey!! Felicia =)

I had mine in Missoula at St Pat's and they were great. If your heart isn't set on Billings, check out St. Pat's website for bariatric surgery. Good Luck!

I might be wrong, but it was my understanding that Dr. Rohrer in Great Falls is the only doctor doing Lap-Band surgery in Montana right now? I live in Billings and had to go to Great Falls for my surgery in December of '06 as no doctors in Billings do the Lap-Band. Deb

Deb, Have not heard from you in over a year and just wondering how you are dong?Let me know.

i am going to have surgery in Great Falls. i am also from bozeman. I have my first appt. with Dr Rohrer on March 2nd. I called and talked with the staff at Billings , but they said they are not doing the lap band as of yet.

Hi siena, I take it you are paying for your lap band surgery yourself. I'm orginally from wisconsin, and it was 20-25 thousand there. I don't know how much Dr. Swannack charges, but I'm sure you could get in asap. I went there for my fill's, and it was only a week out for a appointment. Just curious, have you checked into getting your surgery done it mexico? That's where I went, and that's also where I'm going for the repair of a leak in my port. My total cost of surgery, motel, hospital was $7,800.00. I had to pay for my plane ticket, but they did everything else. Even had a driver pick my up at the airport. I highly recommed Dr. Kuri. Look at his web site. It's www.Belightweight.com I called there last week to tell him about the leak in my port, and he could have did it this week already, but I'm going in on the 12th. He has done thousand's of surgery's. A friend of mine is going the end of March to get her's done. Us doctor's would charge $5,000.00 for repair, and mine is being done for $1,300.00. Just a thought for you. If you need someone to talk too, let me know. Chris

Hi Chris, Sorry to hear about your port leaking. Dr. Rohrer talked to us a little about that happening. Most of the time he said it was after some trauma to the stomach. He said one woman was in a car accident/. Anyway he did say it was easy to fix. I am, of course a self pay. Since I have already saw Dr. Rohrer and made a surgery date for May 7th, I am going to go through with having him do it. He seems very knowledgable and was most informative about the pros and cons. I also have to have a hernia repaired that has been bothering me for quit some time now. That really makes me nervous. I talked with another woman who also had her hernia repaired and ended up in the hospital 4 days because she could ot swallow. I would have a hard time paying for that. i hope all goes well for you. I will be thing of you on the 12th. Let me know how you are doing. I am trying to get prepared for my week of liquid dieting before surgery. Looking at different product for before and after surgery. There are so many different protein drinks that it is confusing. Trying to get some that have good protein source and little carbs. Anyway I have been on the internet a lot. Of course I am not wanting to spend a lot of money. Or at least get the best for my money. I will probably buy some of the unjury that was recommended. I would be happy to talk with you. I am from Bozeman but I could call you from my cell that has free long distance on the weekends. Let me know your phone and best time to call. My direct email is [email protected] . Bye Chris, Good luck. siena

I had mine in Billings. Check out my profile for info!

Amy, You look fantastic. What an inspiration. My sister is having lap band this morning. I am anxious for a date. Waiting is really nerve racking. I think about it constantly. When I see pictures of you I get more excited. To be able to put on a pair of jeans that zip in the front. I am so happy for you. Isn't it great knowing the hard part is over. I am sure it is a challenge to keep it off. You go girl. Siena