Hi! I had VSG surgery 4 years ago. I was going good until I started snacking and also gained back 25 pounds. I'm am still trying to reach my goal weight of 150 and just started to get back on track. I'm thinking of doing the reset diet as well. I just need some motivation, and support. Only people who have had this surgery understand that it is not as easy as it seems :(

Hi Jerry. I am also going through Banner. My doctor is Dr. Podkameni. He is awesome! Cant say much about Dr. Chen, never met him/her but so far I have been very happy with Banner. I am almost 3 weeks post-op. Mya the nutritionist is awesome too!

I am starting the process of WLS with Banner Gateway.  I have my initial consultation with Dr. Chen.  Has anyone gone through the Banner program?  If so, can you provide any information or comments?

Thanks in advance,

Jerry

Hi and welcome!

This thread isn't very busy sadly however; if you know what surgery you will be having, head over to that forum.  They are a lot more active.  

I'm in AZ as well.  

Good luck to you!

Are you just starting out? I am too. I am going thru the dreading wait of the prior authorization process lol I see that you are in Avondale. I'll soon be living in Laveen so not too far from you. Once I get my authorization I can let you know how my consult goes with whatever clinic my insurance accepts. Are you self pay, or does your insurance cover the surgery? You may want to contact your insurance to see who they're contracted with and then interview those clinics that are covered. Wish you the best of luck, and feel free to add me as a friend :) take care!