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Need all the info, I can get from all bariatric(lapband) surgeons & facilities in AL.

Prices for private/self/pay, etc.

Any info will be greatly appreaciated!!!

Huggs!

Tracy

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Hi Tracy. Dr. Les Miles at Medical Center East does the lap band procedure. They hold seminars once a month (I think). I went to one and they quoted me $14,000. I don't think that included fills.

My BMI is a tad on the lower side, I guess (at 35). They told me I would need to have comorbid conditions with a BMI of 35 or under for them to do the procedure, so I decided to go elsewhere.

I've heard some people rave about Dr. Miles and his staff, but in my personal opinion- they were quite snippy and rude.

Good luck!

(BTW- I thought you had already decided on a doc in MX?)

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Hi Stephanie!

Thanks for the info! As the time to schedule my surgery got closer, my Hubby got more nervous & told me(FINALLY), that he was scared for me to have the surgery done in MX. I wish he had been up front from the beginning of our discussion! Men! LOL I think, I'm gonna check around for a little while & see where I can get the best price/deal, somewhere here in the southeast.

Keep in touch.

Huggs!

Tracy

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Hi Tracy!

I have my surgery scheduled for Dec 5th with Dr. Les Miles at Medical Center East in B'Ham. After meeting with him on a couple of occasions, I found him very honest. He laid all of the issues I had out for me, but also had a great sense of humor! I am unsure as to how many surgeries he has completed, but I am happy to put my trust in him. BTW, the fee I have to pay (yeah, yeah, insurance is not covering it for me) does include the first year fills and appointments! It is somewheat higher than the Doc in Decatur, but is only 45 minutes from home, and includes all the post-operative care!!

Thought you might like to know!

Good LUck (wish me luck too!)

~cheri

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Thanks for the info, Cheri! But I met with Dr Chandler, in Decater, & I will probably have my surgery, the 1st or 2nd week in Jan. Like someone else

who replied to this post, I think, Dr Miles staff was a little snippy, when I called them to inquire about the surgery. Dr Chandler's staff is wonderful!!! They'll do anything they can to help you! I live in Walker Co., so Decater, is only a little over an hours drive from here. If you change your mind, check into Dr Kenneth Chandler, Decatur General Hospital & Bariatric office, Decatur, AL. Best of luck with your surgery!!!

Huggs!

Tracy

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