Frustrated in New Jersey

[Shoegal217 0]

I was banded in August 2010, I have 4.5 cc's in my band and have lost 60 pounds. I have had NO problems with my band. In March I decided to use fill centers usa because my dr is too far away and because I was just not happy with his bedside manor. I had one fill at Fill Center USA and and it went well. Went back two weeks ago and It was very hard to access my port. After being stuck 6 times with no fluro I decided this is not good and the Dr said my port may have flipped or be stuck in a pocket.

Today I saw a different local dr after finally getting access to my medical records which after 5 phone calls and 5 faxes I finally got- only to find out they are so poorly written, my age is incorrect and there are so many blanks in the record. This guy was the worst DR I have seen, very arrogant very rude and completely bad mouthed the Realize band. Told me my weight loss was ok?? and told me I had to see the original surgeon.

I do not want to go back to my original DR but I'm beginning to think that it may be my only option. Does anyone know of a good Dr in New Jersey who uses Realize Bands?

Also if my port was flipped, wouldnt I feel it? Or be in pain? Anything?

[NJGirl32 43]

I was banded in August 2010, I have 4.5 cc's in my band and have lost 60 pounds. I have had NO problems with my band. In March I decided to use fill centers usa because my dr is too far away and because I was just not happy with his bedside manor. I had one fill at Fill Center USA and and it went well. Went back two weeks ago and It was very hard to access my port. After being stuck 6 times with no fluro I decided this is not good and the Dr said my port may have flipped or be stuck in a pocket.

Today I saw a different local dr after finally getting access to my medical records which after 5 phone calls and 5 faxes I finally got- only to find out they are so poorly written, my age is incorrect and there are so many blanks in the record. This guy was the worst DR I have seen, very arrogant very rude and completely bad mouthed the Realize band. Told me my weight loss was ok?? and told me I had to see the original surgeon.

I do not want to go back to my original DR but I'm beginning to think that it may be my only option. Does anyone know of a good Dr in New Jersey who uses Realize Bands?

Also if my port was flipped, wouldnt I feel it? Or be in pain? Anything?

[NJGirl32 43]

Try Dr. Strom - he is awesome and his entire staff is very professional. He was rated the top Doc in NJ in his field. Someone who was paying out of pocket for fills was seeing a different doctor and they started to add up quickly ($250 a fill) Doctor Strom said he would do it for $50 a fill. I am not from North Jersey (about an hour away) but I wouldn't go to anyone else!

[JerseyGirl80 12]

Where in NJ are you located? I use Dr. Goyal at NJ Bariatric Center in Union, I believe they also have an office in Hoboken. So far I've had a wonderful experience with them. Great bedside manor especially Dr. Jack, maybe I'm biased but her being a woman puts me a little more at ease. But Dr. Jack, Dr Goyal and Dr Forrester are all great personable doctors. They have a wonderful caring staff, even down to the billing personal, if you are self pay they really try to give you options you can handle. Very nice and supportive on site nutrionists, they also have support meetings once a month.

I have a realize band, they deal with both realize and lapband patients. I don't know if they take patients that were previously banded under other doctors though, but if you are in the area it's worth a try. Good luck to you!

[Stacey5267 0]

I use Advanced Laproscopic Surgeons in Florham Park. They are all great. If you are in the area you should give them a call..

www.advancedlaproscopicsurgeons.com

[Shoegal217 0]

Thank you! I am in Monmouth County at this point I would go anywhere- I will give a few of those doctors a call. I don't know why this is so hard!

[Bob J 0]

Best Lapband Dr in South Jersey.....Dr Adam Goldstein! Just had my band done on the 11th. I had pain for about 36 hrs. after that I feel great. Not taking any chances but OMG! My recovery time has been incredibly quick. Not bad for my first surgery ever, I'm execited as I am now headed into day 9, Only 2 more days on liquids, start on Puree Saturday!

[JerseyGirl80 12]

http://www.njbariatriccenter.com/ I absolutely love them! I believe it's exit 140 on the parkway (Union location), probably a bit of a drive but worth it.

[karibensea 7]

I was banded in August 2010, I have 4.5 cc's in my band and have lost 60 pounds. I have had NO problems with my band. In March I decided to use fill centers usa because my dr is too far away and because I was just not happy with his bedside manor. I had one fill at Fill Center USA and and it went well. Went back two weeks ago and It was very hard to access my port. After being stuck 6 times with no fluro I decided this is not good and the Dr said my port may have flipped or be stuck in a pocket.

Today I saw a different local dr after finally getting access to my medical records which after 5 phone calls and 5 faxes I finally got- only to find out they are so poorly written, my age is incorrect and there are so many blanks in the record. This guy was the worst DR I have seen, very arrogant very rude and completely bad mouthed the Realize band. Told me my weight loss was ok?? and told me I had to see the original surgeon.

I do not want to go back to my original DR but I'm beginning to think that it may be my only option. Does anyone know of a good Dr in New Jersey who uses Realize Bands?

Also if my port was flipped, wouldnt I feel it? Or be in pain? Anything?

Please check your email I sent you an important note there regarding a new doctor..the best doctor in NJ :-)

[amyloveslou 11]

I use Dr.Marc Neff he is in Cherryhill south jersey

[amyloveslou 11]

I use Dr.Marc Neff he is in Cherryhill south jersey

[laurajean1 1]

I was banded in August 2010, I have 4.5 cc's in my band and have lost 60 pounds. I have had NO problems with my band. In March I decided to use fill centers usa because my dr is too far away and because I was just not happy with his bedside manor. I had one fill at Fill Center USA and and it went well. Went back two weeks ago and It was very hard to access my port. After being stuck 6 times with no fluro I decided this is not good and the Dr said my port may have flipped or be stuck in a pocket.

Today I saw a different local dr after finally getting access to my medical records which after 5 phone calls and 5 faxes I finally got- only to find out they are so poorly written, my age is incorrect and there are so many blanks in the record. This guy was the worst DR I have seen, very arrogant very rude and completely bad mouthed the Realize band. Told me my weight loss was ok?? and told me I had to see the original surgeon.

I do not want to go back to my original DR but I'm beginning to think that it may be my only option. Does anyone know of a good Dr in New Jersey who uses Realize Bands?

Also if my port was flipped, wouldnt I feel it? Or be in pain? Anything?

i live in jersey as well and i think you would love my doctor,him and his staff are very caring,his name is jonathan reich and he is in manahawkin,in ocean county.his number is(609)978-8900 ext:2217