Looking for a good doctor

[ksmoss 0]

Hi, I haven't posted before but I am looking for a good surgeon in the Tracy, California area. (Bay area, Stockton, Modesto) I was hoping someone might have had some experience with someone local if possible. Reading the posts hear has helped me get the courage to try and look into getting banded. Thanks for your time.:wub:

[hpegg 0]

I live in Southern California so I can't give you any leads but I can offer some important points. I have been reading a lot of blogs about other people who had surgery and many of the people are having problems with the stitches. My doctor used a special surgical glue that totally closed up all my stitches so I could shower the following day. This also prevented my having to deal with changing any dressings and infections. The type of band used is also a key issue. The "LapBand" is a patented band and costs more but has a better record of performance but some doctors are using other brands to cut costs. I would also say that you may want to interview a few different surgeons before making your final decision. After I narrowed down my selections to two doctors, I had consultations with each of them to see who I liked better since I was going to have to deal with them for at least 2 years.

I hope this helps.

[ksmoss 0]

Thanks! I will be sure to ask the doctor which band they use and their wound closing method.:biggrin:

[MacMadame 81]

Actually it's not true that the Lap Band has a better record. Realize and Lap Band have a similar record.

As for doctors, check out Laproscopic Associates of SF. They do clinics and support groups in Stockton though they don't have a surgery location there. Their stats are excellent. They report 10-20% better excess weight loss with the band (they use both Realize and Lap Band) than the industry average.

They did my sleeve and I am very happy with them.

Lap Band Surgery by Laparoscopic Associates Weight-Loss Surgery in San Francisco

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

Actually it's not true that the Lap Band has a better record. Realize and Lap Band have a similar record.

Yep, I agree. Six of one, half dozen of another.