Question for those in the Pacific Northwest

I'm going to my informational seminar tomorrow night and was wondering if anyone here went through "Northwest Weight Loss Surgery"? I've already made up my mind to get banded as soon as possible but want to make sure my choice of surgeons is a good one.

Any input is welcome - thanks :biggrin1:

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100lbs on a low carb regimen since April 2003
120lbs on a low carb/band combo (to be seen)

I was banded in Mexico, but a few of us were banded at NWWLS. I will copy the link to our local page and you can either post or PM from there, K?
http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f68/any-one-nw-wa-2068/

Enjoy the journey, Brenda

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Morsaille, thanks :D

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100lbs on a low carb regimen since April 2003
120lbs on a low carb/band combo (to be seen)

DH was banded by a Dr. Montgomery from NWWLS, and I will be banded by him on 8/31. I was very impressed by the number of surgeries they have done, the stats they had, the aftercare they offer and the fact they have all the staff right there, and focus on LB surgeries.

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Banded 8/31/2006 - Dr. Montgomery NWWLS
DH banded 7/2004 - Dr. Montgomery also.
7.25 in a VG band

Lisa, that's great! I'll be anxious to read about your experiences on this journey. Good luck to you :)

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100lbs on a low carb regimen since April 2003
120lbs on a low carb/band combo (to be seen)

Koko, I was at that same seminar. My pcp actually recommends them. Unfortuneatly my insurance requires a 6mo Dr. directed weight loss program prior to being considered for the surgery. Good luck on your journey and would love to here of your experience.

Thanks,
Dona

Hey Dona, that's quite the coincidence about you being at the same seminar - I thought that they did a really good job at going over everything and answering questions. The only thing was at the end, they lost control/focus of the crowd and I couldnt hear any of the questions and answers due to so many people talking. Anyway, I did come away with complete confidence in them.

My insurance also requires a 6-month dr directed weight loss program and it stinks. I did great on my own for so long and just found that I couldnt get full on the amount of food I needed to lose more weight. The band seems like a really good fit for me though and I will pay for this out of pocket if I have to! I really believe that my life depends upon it.

Let's keep posted here - let me know how your doing.

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100lbs on a low carb regimen since April 2003
120lbs on a low carb/band combo (to be seen)

I'm from PNW....but banded in PORTLAND....can't answer your question.....good luck....

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