Any one in NW WA

03-20-2005, 04:57 AM

I just recently found out that i have a band erosion. I went to mexico for another fill because for the past several months I just felt something was not right. Well sure enought today dr saw that my band had eroded. I have to have it taken out in 2 weeks and wait 6 months before they will put another one in. I am so sad and depressed about this I just thought maybe there were some bandsters from the seattle are i could meet up with and chat or anyone here that has had the same problem and could tell me what happened to them . anyone I would appreciate if you have had a band erosion and a new band put back in.

Jennifer Pedigo

dktaylor95 · 06-09-2005, 08:14 PM

Hi I am seaching for the lowest lap bad price but of course want a good Doc. as well. Anyone out their have ANY info on price anywhere in Washington/Oregon. Also I read some infor about Mexico Doc. How much is he???

Rae · 06-09-2005, 08:41 PM

I went to the Surgical Weight Loss Clinic in Tacoma. The fee was 12,800 which included the dr, assistant dr, anesth, and hospital.

dktaylor95 · 06-09-2005, 10:55 PM

Thanks that is the one that I have found as the lowest cost and D. Srikanth is a good Doc from what I hear

suzieschmoe · 06-10-2005, 01:20 AM

Just thought I would share the "factors" I used in making my decision. Best wishes to you in your journey!

I am a Srikanth/SWLC patient with high praise for Dr. Srikanth. He did WLS on myself (band) and my 2 sisters .. so we trusted him with the whole family!
I wanted a surgeon with more than 100 band surgeries (he has over 300), no lawsuits and a proven track record (he has no fatalities - including RNY and WLS revisions) - He fit the bill.

In addition - I needed positive interaction with the office/staff, a critical component in my decision as I would work with them as much if not more than the doctor post surgery - and the SWLC staff are fantastic.

Lastly - I personally needed a well documented, proven aftercare program.

Take care - sending postive thoughts your way!

06-14-2005, 10:55 PM

I am planning on being banded. But, thinking of going to Mexico. Because I am self pay. I live in Kent, Wa.

Glad to hear of your great experience.

Regards,

Robinnlea

06-14-2005, 10:58 PM

I am considering Dr. Rumbaut. How did everything go?

06-18-2005, 02:33 AM

Hi, my name is jen im in mill creek and was banded on 4/12 by dr. oh over in federal way...am looking for someone local for support

jen

06-18-2005, 03:12 AM

How did your surgery go with Dr. Oh? I saw him 3 years ago but never went back because I could not understand his limited English. Are you happy with the results so far? Did you have your surgery at St Francis?

Regards,

Robinn Lea

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06-18-2005, 03:13 AM

How much did your doctor cost the LAP-BAND^®?

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Originally Posted by dktaylor95

Thanks that is the one that I have found as the lowest cost and D. Srikanth is a good Doc from what I hear

06-18-2005, 03:31 AM

my surgery was over at st frances, my docs were dr oh and srikanith...Its hard to understand dr oh sometimes but where I work I deal with people that you cant understand their english at all but I was able to understand him enough to feel comfortable with him and his program.....

his cost was $12,800 but I was able to get my insurance to cover the surgery thank god

I was originally was going to have surgery with dr montgomery at nwwls. He is a good doc but I absoultely hated dealing with his office staff....they refused to work with my insurance and my concerns about payment....they were downright abusive....my 2 cents

06-18-2005, 10:17 AM

Are Doctor Srikanth and Dr. Oh work as a team together? I thought DR. Oh worked at an office in Federal Way alone.

What insurance did you have? Curious. Did you have other problems like high bood pressure etc.?

Regards,

Robinn Lea

Rae · 06-18-2005, 10:25 AM

Dr. Srikanth was my surgeon and Dr. Oh was the assistant, I think they do alot as a team. St. Frances was the hospital.

dktaylor95 · 06-20-2005, 07:56 PM

Jen - I would love to be some support, but unfortunately I don't know how helpful I can be as I am still doing all my research on the band. But I could still be a friend[img][/img]

Wendyz3 · 06-24-2005, 04:43 PM

Hello, my name is Wendy and I live in the Wenatchee area. I was just banded on Tuesday 6.21.05 by Dr. Watkins at NW Weightloss Clinic in Kirkland. They specialize in banding only so they have a huge amount of experience. I felt confident going into surgery and even now. The only problems are that I had heard that people could back to work one to three days post-op and that is so not happening for me. If I bend over, I feel like my insides will fall out! Also, I feel as if I am seven months pregnant because of the gas! I keep walking hoping to get things moving, but not much luck yet!

I am sooooo hungry I could eat a cow! I guess I just want to chew on something, even if it is shoe leather - haha Anybody else go kinda crazy in the clear liquid stage also?

I would appreciate any tips or ideas!