Drs. in Richmond

I am going to a seminar about the lap band a week from tomorrow.  I was wondering who used what doctor in the Richmond area.  I guess I am looking for reviews so to say.  Any information would be great! TIA!

I used Dr. Bautista at Commonwealth Surgeons (St. Mary's Hospital) - he and his team are great and I highly recommend him. You may be going to his info seminar. Good luck! BJ

Hi BJ, I am going with my best friend to the seminar.  She is the one who had the information and made our reservations.  We are going to the St. Mary's Hospital for the seminar.  So you may very well be right about it being his info seminar. I am so excited about this.  What was the turn over with him?  Once you decided to do the lap band, how long was it until you had your surgery?  My BMI is over 40 so I know I qualify.  I hear about people doing a two week pre diet before surgery, did you have to do this.  Sorry for all the questions, but I just like finding out as much information ahead of time.  :) Wendy

I am using the Doctors at Richmond Surgical - they have been great.  Attended their seminar at St. Mary's nad have been through all class and have lap band scheduled 10/11.  The pre-surgery diet is to get your liver to shrink before surgery.  It's not too bad - today is my 7th day on it and I am still here and striving - I think it also will help with your post op diet as well - being that you learn to limit your foods and how to get in 64 oz. of fluid a day. Betty Jo

I have found out that this is with Richmond Surgical.  I am sooo excited about going.  I wish you all the luck with your surgery.  I would love to hear more when you feel up to it.

Hello I wish you luck with Richmond Surgical. I went to St. Mary's and had Dr. Neil Hutcher, but he doesnt do LAP, but several others in his office do, and I would so recommend them over anyone, as I have dealt with them all, through out my hubby's hospitalizations, and mine. Take care,