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Daisy,
Thank you for the advise. I went to the informational seminar yesterday and St Joseph's Hospital in  Marshfield had finished the process of being named a center of Excellence. They are just waiting for the certification and label of such. They have two surgeons who do the surgeries. Lap Band and RNY. they also have been doing WLS for over 30 years. This is going to be a long process but in the end it will be very worth it. After going to the information seminar and meeting the surgeon I do feel that I have made a good choice in going there.

Julie

Hi Julie,

I had my sugery in Marshfield by Dr. Wengert.  I have nothing but good things to say about him.  You probably will only meet him once before the surgery and then he'll check on you while you are in the hospital.  As for follow-up care, he leaves that up to his Physician Assistants.  Penny  is who I see and she is super nice.  Let me know if you want any additional information.  I've successfully lost 110 pounds, although a few are creeping back on, but it's my own fault. 

Take care,
Becky

Becky,
 Oh thank goodness. Finally someone who has had surgery in Marshfield.  I have chosen to have Dr. Vijaya Nirujogi. I have stated the whole process and am very excited about the whole thing. I am not a person that can wait to this is killing me.

Julie