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Dr. James Longhi in Morgantown WV. I was one of his first band surgeries. Him and his staff are great. I wouldn't trade my decision for anything.

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Hi Susansilver: When are you to be banded Doddie

Waiting for my date. I just decided yesterday and have emailed Nisrine to set it up. I am an insulin dependant diabetic, so I will have to have the procedure done in hospital - therefore the wait time until they can get an

OR suite. Oh well, I have to be a patient patient!

S

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Thanks susansliver. I am glad you are going to be staying a hospital being as you are a diabetic. I honestly think you picked the best two doctors on the continent and the best clinic. They are very helpful.

Due to my lack of knowledge, I didn't have a very good consult, but after Dr. Joffe talked to me I was impressed and went ahead and I don't regret it one moment.

I am only a diabetic 2 and already off the metformin. When I start exercise, I am hoping to drop all meds.

Good luck on your journey and keep us posted.

Doddie

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Hello Fellow Canadians!

I was banded (midband) on Feb 23/07 by Dr. Brad Amson in Victoria, BC. Cost was $15443.00 which includes all fills/follow up.

My total waiting time was 1 year:

7 month wait for initial consult.

3 month wait because Dr. Amson wanted me to try diet and exercise again.

2 month wait on surgery wait list.

Erin :)

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Hi Jenna, I am going to book with Dr. Ortiz myself - is there anything you can tell me that I might now know given my hours of research? Is there anything you wish you would have known but didn't?

Thanks :biggrin:)

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I was banded yesterday, ad my daughter today in Colorado by Dr. Kirshenbaum. Very happy with our experince.

Lizzieann

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