Maryland doctors

Hi everyone. My name is Sherry. I'm beginning to research having LAP-BAND® surgery. I'm currently hovering near 300 pounds. I just received information in the mail (with our new cards for the year) that says my insurance will cover weight loss surgery. What surgeons are the best in Maryland? What hospital do you recommend in Maryland?
Thanks

Hey congrats! Sherry. Unfortunatley I have to self pay. I'm going to Mexico for my surery. Once you narrow everything down and have the surgery. Let me know where you go for your fills cause I'll have to find someone in Maryland or DC to do my fills.

Hi! I went to Johns Hopkins Bayview for my surgery (Dr. Kim Steele) and am extremely happy. Their practice is great and the folks there are fantastic. I am -96 lbs (even though my ticker isn't updated) and feeling wonderful. Folks have also said they're happy with drs. at St. Agnes and other hospitals. Where in MD are you?

steph

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Hi! I used Dr. Kuldeep Singh and St. Agnes Hospital and it has been a fantastic experience!

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*Carol*
Band Date: 3/26/08 * Dr. Singh - Maryland
Start Weight: 230 * Goal Weight: 135
1st fill 5/8/08 - 3.5cc; 2nd fill 5/30/08 - 1.5cc; 3rd fill 7/31/08 - 1.5cc Unfill 7/31/08 - .5cc; Unfill 8/12/08 - 1cc; Fill 9/4/08 - .5cc; Fill 11/10/08 - .5cc; Unfill 12/08 - .25cc - 8/27/09 total of 4.5cc; 9/10/09 .5cc unfill **Finally Made It To Onderland ~ November 15, 2008**

Caramia,
I am scheduled for my first consult with Dr. Averbach at St. Agnes, Dr. Singh's partner. So glad to hear it went well. How long did you process take from first consult to surgery? I am so anxious!

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Deanna aka "Supermom!"
Consult 7/9/08, Dr. Averbach, St. Agnes Hospital
Surgery 8/18/08, St. Agnes Hospital

I'm from near St. Agnes Hospital and am going to make an appt. with Dr. Averbach. I've been to his seminar a year ago. I have decided to give it a try. My BMI is 43.2. I have knee arthritis and need to get this load off of me!! Good luck to everyone..Go to LAP-BAND® dot com and search for doctors in any zip codes. D

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I'm getting excited. I went to Dr Singh's seminar at St agnes and I really liked him so now on to the next step. Thanks for the replies

Sherryred,

You are on your way to the right place!! Congrats and good luck every step of the way to getting a surgery date!!!!!!! I'm soo happy for you..I got band on Oct. 6th at St. Agnes Hospital by Dr. Andrew Averbach. He's the coolest surgeon around..Also, I hear Dr. Singh's just as cool as him as well..Both are great surgeons!!!!!!!!! I would love to stay in touch with you if you're interested.. Are you on myspace or have yahoo ID? You can write me at justdoo62 at yahoo........


Doo

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Surgeon Consultant: 7-15-2008
Nutrition Consutation: 7-17-2008
Psych. Consultation: 8-12-2008
Insurance Approved: 9-08
2 weeks pre-op diet: Started on 9-22-2008
Pre-Op Class: 9-22-2008
Pre-Op Testing:9-24-2008
Surgery Date: 10-6-2008