My surgeon was Dr. Willie Melvin with the Vanderbilt Weight Loss Clinic. He is absolutely wonderful! I don't know if he'll fill you if he didn't place your band, but it's worth a shot. He is very reasonable and really listens to your problems. When insurance denied me twice, he took me on as a special project, and got me approved. I cannot say enough good things about him. Call him--if he won't do it, I'd be willing to bet that he can point you in the right direction.