hinman7

Just wondering if anyone has been banded in the Quad Cities? I'm planning on getting it done there, but haven't checked into any doctors yet. Any suggestions for surgeons?

bigdaddy

Hello Hinman, Fellow Quad Citian Here. I Had My Surgery On April 28th This Year. Dr. Phelps At Genesis Bariatrics Performed The Surgery. The Dr. And The Staff Are Great, They Are Genuinely Concerned With Your Success. I Have Only Had One Fill So My Restriction Is Not Quite Right Yet, But Am Down 36 Lbs. Since The Start Of The Process. I Hope This Helps And Best Of Luck On Your Journey.

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hinman7

Thanks for the response! Do you know anyone else who was banded in the QC? If so, what surgeons did they use? I'd like as much input as possible! Thanks again and congrats!

justbob

Hi, I was banded June 9th at Genesis by Dr Aanestad I agree with Big Daddy the staff is great and they really care about your long term success

hinman7

Thanks for your response! Have either of you had any problems with the band? What side is your port on? What kind of diet restrictions do they have planned for you? When do you get to go back to work? What kind of work do you do? Sorry for all the questions!

justbob

I was banded June 9th was up and walking about 2 hours after the recovery room. Little are no plain some discomfort. The port is a little above and to the right side of my belly bottom. I was on a high protein low card diet two weeks before surgery. After I was home It was a clear liquids for 48 hours, then full liquids for two weeks. IF you use Genesis, which I highly recommend, you will meet with the dietitian three times before surgery and she will lay out a plan for you. The important thing is to follow it. I work part time as a Citibus driver so I was off the week of my surgery and went back my next schedule work day on Wednesday. If you have any other question I'll try and answer them. Good luck

opus

I haven't been here for a while. I was trying to get banded at Trinity, (started in October) but they held me up and claimed it was the insurance. I know I have full coverage and approval cause I called the insurance co myself. Now I am going to Genesis and they are so nice and helpful over there. They accepted my records from the other hospital and am is the process of seeing the dietitian now. I go on Medicare on August 1 and hope to have it done before that, but will use Medicare if I have to. I've been exercising and working on my blood sugars (I'm diabetic) and sure hope this gets me off insulin after the band. Wish me good luck!
Opus (Judy)

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