New and excited

I am looking to get a lap banding with Vadim Gritsus, M.D.. I am not even started or aproved by my insurance but I feel great that i joind this group...any ideas?

Hi Elaine: Dr. Gritsus did my RNY in January 2006. I love him!! He and his staff are wonderful!! Best of luck in yuor journey!! Elisa

hey thanks thats reasuring... what is a RNY?

RNY is gastric bypass. Dr. Gritsus performs both the lap band, and gastric bypass surgeries. Have you been to his informational seminar yet? Several of his patients showed up to discuss their experiences with the surgery, and how they were doing during the seminar that I attended. I watched him interact with these people, and he really seemed to know them personally, and genuinely like and care for them. I was very impressed that A) people would take time out their busy schedule to come to the seminar on a Friday night, and B) with his interaction with these patients. I went on several consultations before I chose Dr. Gritsus. I just knew that he was the one to perform my surgery after I talked to him. His staff is so nice and helpful too!!

ok thanks so much for that info..

Hey Elaine -- why don't you plan on coming to an OCWLS (Ocean County WLS Support Group) meeting in the near future. We have post ops that have had lapband, as well as RNY'ers at our meetings. I'm sure we can help answer many of your questions to help you prepare. Our next meeting is in Toms River on Friday, November 3rd at 7pm at Community Medical Center, Aud A. Hope to see you there. Nannette

Hey thanks Nanette, I would love to go to the meeting...unfortunatly it has to be at communtiy hospital, I had a very bad experience there in that hospital, long story, but Ii will try to make it...thanks a bunch

Come on over to the Lap Band forum. There are many experienced bandsters that can answer any questions you have! Jenn Y. banded 11/3/05 Port Replaced 9/21/06

Thanks how do i get to the lap band forum?

Click on forums up top and choose the lap band forum. Jenn Y.