New Member Question

I had gastric bypass surgery at UVA in May, 2002.  I am interested in revision surgery.  Has anyone had this surgery done at UVA.  I have called them and a doctor is supposed to call me on Monday.  Thanks for any help you can offer.

Melinda Gregory is a support group leader for that area , Her doctor was Shrimer. And I know that there are a few others here that have had it there as well .  UVA offers a wonderful Bariatric Program. I think you have made a wise decision to go there.  If you are looking for a support group  , You could contact Melinda . Her Screen name here is  Prissy25  http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php ?N=G1003525861  I am sure she will see this and maybe even contact you .  Best wishes on your revision ,  Natalie

Thanks for letting her know about our support group Natalie.

Thanks for your reply.  I had my original surgery at UVA and was very happy with the staff.  I read last night about the StomaphyX procedure and want to look into it also.  Thanks again.

Good Morning.  No revision experience here but wanted to say Hi  and welcome to the board.  Great support found here!!!!!

Thanks for your response and thanks for the welcom.  I was on line last night and read the website till the wee hours.  Lots of good info.  Thanks again.

Good am and WELCOME to the VA Board. No revision experience here either however, I wish you the best.

Thanks for the warm welcome.  I have found a lot of great information on this site so far.  I will let everyone know of my progress.

Hi I have talked w/ Dr Schirmer about the new procedure but was ask to wait a few months, so Im very curious to here what he tells you and where you go with this. An like Natalie said I do have a support group meet here in Charlottesville we normally meet every 4th Sat. of the month and we would love to have you join us. You can email me @ [email protected] for more info or pm me here.But please keep me up on the news that DR Schirmer tells you. He is a awesome surgeon and one of the best in the states, as are there others throughout VA. 

Thanks for all of your information.  I will let you know if I get a return phone call.  I have been looking on line about the StomaphyX and understand that there is a doctor at Johns Hopkins that does the procedure.  Do you know anything about him?  What about the cost?   Where does the support group meet?  I have was on the computer reading the information on this site until the wee hours of the morning and found a lot of good information.  Thanks again.