Any Mainers here?

Tigerlily1020 · August 28, 2007

I am in the early stages of this process (waiting for my cardiologist to submit the referral and paperwork)

I live in Midcoast Maine and will (hopefully) be going to the Bariatric Surgery Center in Portland.

I would like to know if anyone has any experience with the banding here in Maine, or with the BSC and Dr. Cobean or Wolff?

Thanks,

Rae

ennigmah · August 28, 2007

Hi Rae

I was banded last November by Dr. Cobean. My weight loss has been quite slow but I wouldn't trade the band for anything! I had a great experience at Maine Med and the staff at the Bariatric Center are all very kind....

Good luck!

Terry

Tigerlily1020 · August 28, 2007

Thanks Terry, It makes me feel better knowing of someone who has experience with the surgeons I am looking into. Congratuations on your Banding and your continued weight loss!!

Rae

ennigmah · August 28, 2007

I am also a nurse in the "neighborhood" and have friends that have had both of those surgeons for bariatric surgery and other....you should be happy regardless of who you end up with....:whoo:

Tigerlily1020 · August 29, 2007

That's wonderful!! I am very confident with MMC, I have had 2 open heart surgeries, a pacemaker implant and a c-section as well as natural childbirth there, and have been treated fabulously each and every time. :rolleyes: It is a little scary trying to find a surgeon though so I want to thank you again for your input.

Rae

Shleb · August 29, 2007

Hi there. I was banded on August 13th in Bangor by Dr Toder. She is a wonderful surgeon and she really knows her stuff. I have also heard good things about the surgeons in Portland as well. Bangor was really my only option and I live 2 hours from there. Traveling to Portland is about 4-4 1/2 hours for me, so it seemed as though Bangor was the right choice. I hope for the best for you if you choose to go with the Band.