Low BMI, Self Pay looking for New England Doctor!

[rumpid 0]

Hello, I'm new to this community, and I was hoping someone could help me out. I've been researching this surgery for a while, and have been having a hard time on the internet finding what I need.

I'm at a lower BMI than what's required for most surgeries (I have a BMI of 36, I'm 5'6" at 225 pounds). Does anyone know of doctors around New England (willing to go to New York as well) that would be willing to perform the surgery? If it matters at all I plan to do this self-pay. And also, having the surgery sooner than later would be a plus, since I've recently obtained severe acid reflux.

And opinions/suggestions would be really helpful. Thanks so much!

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[Sue Magoo 71]

Hi:

I went to Dr. Adam Glasgow in Norwood, Ma. He's part of a group "Glasgow and Glasgow". It's a Father,Son group. Adam is the Son and Arthur is the Father. Check out their website at glasgowandglasgow.com. They're experienced, kind doctors. Their office staff is great too. Good luck.

Sue Magoo

S - 7/26/07

H - 324/S - 287/C- 262.5/G-160

[babs0101 1]

Where in New England? That is pretty broad. I'm going to Dr. Fiallo in Springfield, MA. That would be western MA.

[rumpid 0]

Sue, I looked at their site and even called, but they're not willing to take someone self-pay, not sure why really. Thanks though.

[rumpid 0]

Where in New England? That is pretty broad. I'm going to Dr. Fiallo in Springfield, MA. That would be western MA.

Again, because of the lower BMI they wouldn't take me. And I'm originally from Maine, but go to school in Boston, so anywhere along New England would be ideal.

[nan42 2]

I have a lower BMI also (32) No one in the states take me that is just a fact as far as I can tell. Even in Mexico you have to have other factors to be taken. European Docs will do a 31 BMI. Have you had any luck?

[want2bmeagain 0]

Rumpid~

I would highly recommend that you consider Dr. Kirshenbaum in Denver. He has chosen to have costs be comparable to Mexico, but to have surgery available in the states. He is a VERY experienced surgeon, who has done thousands of laproscopic surgeries.

I am also self pay, and on the low BMI end. I was going to go to Mexico because they have done more bands, but it became very complicated for me to find a fill doctor that didn't cost a fortune and was willing to fill another surgeons band...And, if I ran into problems, having to go out of the country sounded a little daunting.

Dr. K has done about 200 bands, but has done wonderful work, is warm and inviting, has a reputation for being a top notch surgeon. He charges $9950. When I had my surgery done, it was me (I am from CO, but a 6 hr. drive), a man from NYC (they charge $27k there), and a man from KY. They were all quite happy to spend a couple hundred bucks on a plane ticket to save on banding costs, AND have an excellent surgeon. I know for sure he has banded folks from Alaska, Canada, KY, Florida, NY and other places.

His fills are free for the first 3 months, then $15 from there on. I have seen fill prices from $200-$500. If you have questions about him, feel free to post here or PM me!

[rumpid 0]

Rumpid~

I would highly recommend that you consider Dr. Kirshenbaum in Denver. He has chosen to have costs be comparable to Mexico, but to have surgery available in the states. He is a VERY experienced surgeon, who has done thousands of laproscopic surgeries.

I am also self pay, and on the low BMI end. I was going to go to Mexico because they have done more bands, but it became very complicated for me to find a fill doctor that didn't cost a fortune and was willing to fill another surgeons band...And, if I ran into problems, having to go out of the country sounded a little daunting.

Dr. K has done about 200 bands, but has done wonderful work, is warm and inviting, has a reputation for being a top notch surgeon. He charges $9950. When I had my surgery done, it was me (I am from CO, but a 6 hr. drive), a man from NYC (they charge $27k there), and a man from KY. They were all quite happy to spend a couple hundred bucks on a plane ticket to save on banding costs, AND have an excellent surgeon. I know for sure he has banded folks from Alaska, Canada, KY, Florida, NY and other places.

His fills are free for the first 3 months, then $15 from there on. I have seen fill prices from $200-$500. If you have questions about him, feel free to post here or PM me!

What was your BMI? I feel like that I did look into him, but for some reason it would not have worked out.

I'm actually looking at Dr. Yau in Toronto, Canada, which seems like it's going to be a possibility.

[rumpid 0]

I have a lower BMI also (32) No one in the states take me that is just a fact as far as I can tell. Even in Mexico you have to have other factors to be taken. European Docs will do a 31 BMI. Have you had any luck?

Hey Nan,

I've been searching, and having a hard time finding places still. I did look at europe, but I was having a hard time finding someone that would do it if you were from out of the country. I'm looking at Dr. Yau in Canada, and it seems like I will qualify! Fingers crossed! I'll update once I know for sure.