Has anyone been banded by Dr. Credi in South Bend?

[LiveLifeAgain 8]

Has anyone been banded by Dr. Credi at Memorial Hospital of South Bend? He's been doing these surgeries for about 4 years and seems very competent.

I just would like to hear from other patients. The program here seems very good, very in depth and complete. Im in Boot Camp now.

[idahobuttrfly 0]

Do you mean South Bend Oregon? If so I do not know this doctor, however I can tell you that my surgeon in Boise is Wonderful Dr. Cahn

[jillrn 0]

I was done in Elkhart, I do not know this dr. I was done at Elkhart General with Dr Hoekstra. I have been very pleased.

[LiveLifeAgain 8]

I know of Dr. Hoekstra. I use to work in Elkhart at OSMC. I almost went to a seminar a few years ago with Dr. Hoekstra. I now work in South Bend and am associated with Memorial Docs. I was recommended to Dr Credi and Memorial's Bariatric Surgery Center by my family doc. Im in Boot Camp now. I have my 2nd appt with the dietician Monday, then the team meets and decides if I will be a good surgical candidate. Then hopefully they'll submit a request to my insurance for approval. It's such a slow process.. Was it that way with Dr. Hoekstra's program?

How do you feel about your decision to have your Lap-Band done. Do you have any regrets? What has been your toughest time with it?

[jillrn 0]

Yes it was slow until I was approved by insurance. Once approved I had a surg date within the month. I love my band. I dont regret it one bit. My weight loss has been slower than most, b/c I have severe insulin resistance. The hardest part for me is probably head hunger but this has much improved over time. I lost about 60 pounds in a year and then I found out I am pregnant. (another band bonus) so I am on hold with the rest of my weight loss for now. Good luck to you.