Okay, let's try that again! lol I am a Kaiser patient and my choice of surgeons is limited to Dr. Anez in VA and Dr. Lin. Up until now I've been thinking of having my surgery with Dr. Anez, however I'm learning that Dr. Anez is scheduling surgeries at least 4 months out. After my long wait with Kaiser, I don't want to tack more time onto it. So I'm seeking information about Dr. Lin. Specifically I want to know: -how much he bypasses -what his aftercare is like -what your stay at GWU was like Any info I can get would be helpful! Thanks.

HI, As of May when I saw Dr. Marleys nurse, the wait time was 2 years or more. Thats why they referred me to a civilian doc out "on the economy". Hope this answers your question. Judy

Hello Everyone! I am interested in WLS, but an not sure that my insurance, Mamsi Optimum Choice HMO, will cover this procedure. Has anyone had an experience with this insurer??

Does anyone know what the current wait time is for consults and surgery with Dr. Marley (military) -- Walter Reed?.. I have Tricare standard (champus) but I was thinking about switching to prime if the need arises.

Hey Falon! I, too, have my surgery on July 22nd. My surgery is with Dr. Fullum at Wahington Adventist Hospital at 12:30pm. I am excited out of my mind LOL Anyway, I would love to be part of your forming group. I have emailed you, and you can call me or email me about the specifics. I live in the Takoma Park/Silver Spring area, where are you expecting to have these meetings? Hopefully I will hear from you soon Take Care, Dominique