RoseWaddles

I'd love to be able to wear my original band! I have a set my hubby got me for our 25th. I can't wait until I have to get it resized. :eek:

He's my doctor, although I have yet to meet him. I've heard nothing but great things about him. Here's a bit of info: Donald J. Waldrep, MD, FACS drwaldrep@salsa.md After graduating from the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Waldrep trained in general surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. At Cedars-Sinai, he had the privilege of training under some of the west coast pioneers of laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Waldrep was appointed Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Southern California School of Medicine, Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, as an instructor and researcher of advanced laparoscopic surgery. At USC, he was involved in both clinical and laboratory research aimed at broadening the applications and safety of minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Waldrep has performed or instructed over 2000 advanced and complex laparoscopic procedures. Dr. Waldrep's private practice is limited to advanced laparoscopic procedures and includes surgery for the esophagus, stomach and intestines, solid organ surgery for diseases of the spleen, liver, kidney or adrenal glands, chest surgery, and laparoscopic spine surgery. For over three years Dr. Waldrep was on the Trauma Surgery staff at Sutter-Roseville Medical Center, which included management of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit for over three years. Dr. Waldrep is on staff at Sutter and Mercy hospitals of Sacramento. Dr. Waldrep has completed the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) Masters course as well as the Advanced Laparoscopic bariatric surgery courses at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Stanford University. Dr. Waldrep was one the first surgeons to successfully complete the Surgical Preceptorship sponsored by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery under the direction of former president of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity as well as the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, Dr. George Cowan of the University of Tennessee. Dr. Waldrep is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of many surgical societies, including the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, the American Society of Bariatric Physicians, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, the Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy, and the American Society of General Surgeons. Dr. Waldrep has authored articles on advanced laparoscopic surgery, as well as traditional general surgery in Annals of Surgery, American Journal of Surgery, Surgical Endoscopy, Journal of the American College of Surgeons, and American Surgeon as well as several textbook chapters. ------------------------------------------------------------- This is from the Bariatric Surgery Review Committee(BSRC): Donald Waldrep, MD, FACS Clinical Asst. Professor of Surgery University of Southern California Sacramento, CA Dr. Waldrep is the Director of Sacramento Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Associates (SALSA) and Southern California Advanced Laparo-Endoscopic Surgery (SCALES). He trained in General Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medial Center, and served on faculty for the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Southern California. Dr. Waldrep currently serves as Medical Director for Bariatric Services at Sutter Roseville Medical Center in California where he has completed over 950 laparoscopic weight loss surgeries. Here is some info from Sutter Roseville Medical Center where he does most of his surgeries: Donald J. Waldrep, M.D., FACS Two Medical Plaza, #264 Roseville, California 95661 Phone: (916) 797-7555 Fax: (916) 797-7501 View Map Specialties: Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery *Open, physician is currently accepting new patients for this specialty. Laparoscopic Surgery *Open, physician is currently accepting new patients for this specialty. Surgery , Board Certified *Open, physician is currently accepting new patients for this specialty. Hospital Affiliation: Sutter Roseville Medical Center Education/ Training: Medical Education: Medical University of South Carolina, College of Medicine Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Internship: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Affiliated Organizations: American College of Surgeons Professional Interests: Advanced laparoscopic surgery including minimally invasive procedures of the chest, esophagus and stomach including anti-heartburn, achalasia, esophageal malignancies; solid organ surgery (liver resection, adrenal gland removal, splenectomy and nephrectomy); small and large intestine surgery for benign and malignant diseases, spine-exposure surgery, and weight-los (bariatric) surgery; Medical Director for Bariatric Services, Sutter Roseville Medical Center

Prayers for an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery. Rose

Hi Marc, I'm very new here (as of today), don't have much to say that the others haven't already said. I just wanted to give you a hug.

Thank you, Terry!! :eek:

I'm so glad I found this site! I am in the midst of getting my ducks in a row to send in for insurance approval. I had originally decided on RNY, but after more research, I've changed my mind and am trying for the LB. Wish me luck!! Rose :eek: