just joined in MD

[wantinghealth 0]

Hi. I just joined I am in Maryland. I will be going to a seminar by Dr. Cynthia Long from Silver Spring tomorrow night at Shady Grove Hospital. Is there any patients of Dr. Long here? I would like to here from you.

[reverie 49]

I'm not a patient of hers but I'm from MD. Welcome to the boards and good luck with your surgery!

[Bryn 3]

Hi WantingHealth!

I too am in Maryland and I went to Dr. Longs' seminar tonight. very informative and she seems like a great doctor. also seems like she's a no nonsense kind of gal which is nice. she's very personable in my opinion and I can't wait to get a consultation in with her

the seminar was at Holy Cross (which happens to be my preferred hospital choice)

the seminar is informative to the point where she will straight up tell folks that if you don't exercise and eat properly, you will not see results and she can't emphasize that enough. she will stay til every question is asked and no question is off limits for her.

for the consultation though she did tell us that there will be a fee of $450 which covers the time b/c they can be anywhere from 45 mins til an hour or more and it covers education and nutrition. she said she had to start it last year because folks would make appts, and then not show up so she had an open slot of an hour left with no patients to see so she said she needed to charge that fee

she basically accepts most insurances and she will tell you how long each has a period of waiting approval (like 3 or 6 months)

if ya need any support or just wanna chat, I'm here!

I'm calling tomorrow to schedule a consultation. good luck!

[wantinghealth 0]

Thanks reverie for making me feel welcome.

Bry thank you for the information. It looks like we are starting our journy around the same time. Maybe down the line if we have questions we could ask each other. See you around the boards.

[mumof2boys 71]

Hi there and welcome. I am from Maryland too but I had my surgery at GW Hospital in Washington, DC by Dr. Fred Brody. I am 3 1/2 years out and am feeling great.

Good luck to all of you guys. We should plan a Maryland lapband get together sometime.

If you have any questions or anything, don't hesitate to ask and I'll do my best to answer them for you. Good luck!

[Bryn 3]

I think that is a good idea Mum!

I have m consultation with Dr. Long on Sept 16

A while away but will be worth it