Question:
Are there any surgeons on the east coast that does the Fobi Pouch surgery?

Preferably the Washington DC area?    — Lakeisha P. (posted on May 24, 1999)

May 24, 1999
I am in upstate NY, and Dr. Lirio in Schenectady does perform the Fobi Pouch. I am very pleased so far. 03/30/99, and lost 47 pounds!
   — Michelle M.

May 24, 1999
I just had a consultation with a wonderful doctor. He's located in Park Ridge NJ, his name is Elliott Goodman, send me an email [email protected] and I will forward you his reach number if this is a viable option for you.
   — Carrie G.

May 24, 1999
A coworker had surgery in Washington, DC with Dr. Joseph Afram but he does not do the Fobi pouch. She's done great and is very happy with her weight loss. I've also seen their ad in the Washington Post Health Section.
   — [Anonymous]

May 25, 1999
It is my understanding that only Dr. Fobi does the Fobi pouch. It is his own variation of the gastric bypass, and I understand it's quite radical. If you are in Virginia (or close by) you might consult with Dr. Stephen Schechner. He's excellent and located in Virginia Beach.
   — Peggy51

May 25, 1999
I,too, had my surgery done by Dr. Lirio in Schenectady and I couldn't be happier. He is patient, kind, knowledgeable and very very careful.
   — patti S.

September 28, 1999
Dr. Raafel capella of NJ does the same type of surgery in over 1000 patients with the best results in the WLS literatura
   — [Anonymous]