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Hi I am Dedee and I am seriously thinking about getting lap band. i was wondering if anyone could tell me what the FIRST steps to take are? I do have a referral from my doctor for the insurance already. What is the next thing I need to do, besides finding a doctor of course :-) I am trying to find a doctor close but I do not seem to be able to find any lap band doctors in the Macon area. Anyone know of any? I am really in need of this surgery and have put it off for too long .... Thanks for ANY help you can give me.

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From what I heard there maybe a doctor coming your way in the next few months.The first thing I would do is see what your insurance requirements are.

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OK thanks.... I am not too hopeful of that though. Last year I had heard the same thing and I waited, and waited and finally after almost a year I talked to the hospital again and the idea had fell through for some reason.

I have already talked to the insurance company and know I am qualified..... ready to start this but just hate to have to drive so far afterwards for a fill a checkups. :-(

Dedee

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I am 10 days postop and wish I would have done it back in 2008 when I first researched it! I regret putting it off....I was scared and dealing with emotional issues of not eating and what it would do to me mentally??? Does that sould weird??? Don't put it off! You can do it!

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Hello !! My name is TONY .. I had my lapband done on may 10th 2010 .. I was able to start on a surgarbuster diet . on march 31st. so when may 10th got here . i have lost 41 pounds . since may 10th surgery day .. I have lost a total of 117 pounds now .. Dr. Bagnato -- Albany Ga. done my surgery .. He done a awsome job . I paid cash . $15,500 . I had no-ins- . at the time ... But i have had no troble .. with mine.. If you have any thing you would like to ask me .. feel free . my e-mail is ftstomper77@yahoo.com .. I will help . My Dr. Maybe moving to Macon Ga. DUE to PHOEBE PUTNEY HOSP, buying out PALMARA HOSP, where he is now .. He maybe moving to Macon we here .. It was the very best thing I have ever done ..

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229-432-8485 .. ask for TERRIE Renold's . she is a very dear friend of mine . tell her i sent you !!!

Dr. Bagnato's office number

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Wow! You've done great! Congrats! Thanks for the info I hope the Dr. does move here that would be so cool. I'm getting excited about getting this done finally I've been thinking about it for over 2 years. Dedee

Hello !! My name is TONY .. I had my lapband done on may 10th 2010 .. I was able to start on a surgarbuster diet . on march 31st. so when may 10th got here . i have lost 41 pounds . since may 10th surgery day .. I have lost a total of 117 pounds now .. Dr. Bagnato -- Albany Ga. done my surgery .. He done a awsome job . I paid cash . $15,500 . I had no-ins- . at the time ... But i have had no troble .. with mine.. If you have any thing you would like to ask me .. feel free . my e-mail is ftstomper77@yahoo.com .. I will help . My Dr. Maybe moving to Macon Ga. DUE to PHOEBE PUTNEY HOSP, buying out PALMARA HOSP, where he is now .. He maybe moving to Macon we here .. It was the very best thing I have ever done ..

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OK will do, thanks Tony!

229-432-8485 .. ask for TERRIE Renold's . she is a very dear friend of mine . tell her i sent you !!!

Dr. Bagnato's office number

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e-mail me at ftstomper77@yahoo.com .. i will help you .. Dr. Bagnato . albany ga.. is awsome

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[quote name='FTSTOMPER' .. i will help you .. Dr. Bagnato . albany ga.. is awsome

Well I called and they don't take my Military Insurance :-( so now I have to look for someone else...I'm bummed out now.... Dedee

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what is your latest!! ??

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what is your latest!! ??

I called two doctors in the Atlanta area but they do not take Tricare insurance either so I think I am out of luck :-( Dedee

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I drove the 2 hours south to Valdosta's Smith Northview Hospital and Dr Burnette (Albany) did my band. 2/14/11.

I had great results and am doing fine. They had a special cash price for self payers. $10,000.

I recommend staying overnight === if not in the hospital, in a local hotel. The drive back was alot better the next day instead of right after surgery. :P

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