Surgeon recommendations

Hi,

I just started this journey about a month ago, had my second nut visit today and an appointment with a surgeon.

I am just not sure I "click" with this Doctor so I am thinking about checking out some one else.

So I am looking for recommendations for surgeons in the area.  I live in Minneapolis and want to have the lap band done.

Thanks,

Sue

Unity seems to have a good program for LapBanders. I went through Park Nicollet Clinic in St. Louis Park and LOVED them... I had Dr. Tom Jones (love the name!) and he was very supportive of the band! He told me all the information and let me decide.

http://www.parknicollet.com/bariatrics/aboutUs/OurTeam/bariatricSurgeons.cfm

Dr. Svendsen is good too from what I have heard.

After your surgery - two PAs will be working with you every month - Amy and Stacey... they are very knowledgable with the band and work with you every step of the way. There are also nurses such as Candyce who have had the band and done very well!

Elena,

Thank you for the recommedation.  I think I am going to sign up for an information meeting PNC.

Sue

Sue,

Another good Doctor is Dr. Jeffrey Baker at Unity........

Kelly

We're really lucky in the Cities to have lots of good choices for WLS. Dr. Jeff Baker at Unity put my lap band in a couple of years ago and I highly recommend him and the program. I have heard great things about Dr. Leslie at the U of M. Both are very pro-band and have good follow-up plans.
Jean B.

I had the RNY and Dr. Jones at PNC did my surgery.  I absolutely loved working with him and also love all of the staff.  They have been so great!

U of MN Physicians Buchwald Ikramuddin et al

Consider all of your surgical options including the duodenal switch.  :)

Of course I am going to recommend my surgeon - Dr. Charles Svendsen of Park NIcollet Bariatric in St. Louis Park, MN.  Besides being an awesome surgeon, he can also double for Vin Deisel!