ProvoBander

I am a cancer registrar at a major medical center in Provo, UT. I love what I do, and everyone is very supportive where I work. Patty in Provo

I would recommend Dr. Alldredge/Dr. Hansen, they are in a joint practice in Sandy, by Alta View Hospital. Dr. Alldredge did my surgery and results have been great -- 77lbs so far since 1/6/05. I live in Provo, and I go there once a month or so for fills/weigh in/support group. Patty in Provo

I would strongly suggest you consult with Drs. Hansen and Alldredge in Sandy before you decide....the 500 bucks difference ain't worth it. McKeen (the doctor in Provo) does NOT include followup care...you have to pay for fills, office visits, support of any kind. To give you the "inside" track....I work in a hospital in Provo, and one of the docs I work with, advised me to go to Dr. Alldredge/Dr. Hansen. This doc had the surgery done, and very emphatically recommends these docs over Dr. McKeen. And the docs in Sandy have 2 different bands to offer....the "regular" one, and the Vanguard band.....I have the Vanguard. And I have had at least 6 fills so far. As far as age is concerned....I was banded January 6th, and on April 3rd I turned 54!!! Good luck, email me back if you have any other questions. If you decide you want to consult with Drs Alldredge/Hansen, their # is 801-571-9511.

Vera, Was just wondering, why were you re-banded? did the band slip?? Angel, How is it going? You are well within normal, you do gain back a bit when you switch to solid foods.....not to worry. Patty January 6, 2005 365/332/160

Hi there! I'm new here, this is my first post. I live in Provo, and was banded in Sandy by Dr. Layton Alldredge. How did your surgery go? I was banded on January 6th, and sailed through the surgery with no problems. There are 2 band sizes....I have the larger one, and so far have had 5 fills..... have lost 28 pounds, but more importantly am starting to change some lifelong habits and attitudes towards eating. Hope to hear from you.....would love to compare notes! Patty