Question:
Has anyone had the surgery done in RI?

Who was your doctor and how was your experience? I can only find 2 doctors so far in RI who do it. Any info would be very helpful. Thanks.    — Pia P. (posted on July 29, 2002)

July 30, 2002
I had my surgery done in RI April 24th. My surgeon was Dr. Dieter Pohl in Johnston. He is a wonderful surgeon and an all-around wonderful human being. I would suggest that you check out my profile and then scroll to the bottom to click on the link lableled with Dr. Pohl's name. Follow the link and you will come across the feedback for all of his patients who have posted here. You will also find a link from my profile to Roger Williams Hospital which also gives feedback. If you have any specific questions, feel free to email me! I am 14 weeks post-op and down 63 pounds and 31 inches!
   — pam29922

August 1, 2002
Hello! I too had Dr. Pohl out of Johnston, RI and I could write a book on how awesome I think he is! He is affiliated with Roger Williams Hosptial. There are other Dr's in RI too, like Dr. Roye, and Dr. Harrington-both are out of Rhode Island Hospital. I have friends who have had both of these surgeons and would be happy to give you there emails-you will find everyone is very emphatic that their surgeon is the greatest but thats because we have all been given new lives courtesy of these highly skilled Dr's! If you have any questions please email me-we also have a support group meeting the third thursday of every month and there is one for the Rhode Island Hospital group next Wednesday if you are interested. I went to these as a pre-op and found it very helpful. I am 9 months post op and down 150 lbs, I still have 40 more to go but I will get there!
   — Alli B.