Help finding a surgeon in Mississippi for self-pay

lolli · March 18, 2008

Hi, I am beginning to research the lapband surgery. I will be self pay does anyone Know about Dr. Carroll and the cost. What is the difference in cost between CMMC and Dr. Carroll.

kristy6 · April 12, 2008

Hi , I know you where asking for surgeons in MS but I just wanted to tell you about a doctor I went to. His name is Dr. Aceves and he is from Mexico and i am sure you are saying no way i am goign to Mexicao but let me tell ya. It was a wonderful experiance... not to mention how much less it costs. I paid 7800.00 for my surgery and my plane tickets where 480.00 round trip for two people. BUt anyway I would just like to recomend them to you and you can make your own decision. Good luck with your journey.

floydsgurl · April 13, 2008

I am the same way if you are self pay i recommend Dr.A

My mom and I were banded by him in 2006,and i have sent 4 ppl to him this year..I was even lucky enough to join my cousin and a co-worker on their trip down in March.I am almost 2 yrs out and have lost 172lbs.I went from a very tight 26W to a size 10.I am just amazed at how this thing works.I have not had one bit of trouble with my band.Good luck with your search for a surgeon!

lolli · April 16, 2008

Thanks. I go to a siminar in Jackson,Thursday evening. I never really concidered Mexico. How hard is it to get information about the doctor and the process?

Thanks, Lolli

kristy6 · April 17, 2008

you can go to Untitled Document and get alot of info there. they also have a phone number on the web page if youhave any questions . There are other doctors in Mexico but like I said I recomend Dr. Aceves. They were very nice and the whole process was so easy going.

lhasselle · May 9, 2008

Dr. Carroll is my doctor. I was banded in Dec. 2006. I've lost 75 pounds. I should exercise, but I don't. I don't sit of my tail, however, I am up and moving as I am a classroom teacher and our school took part in Let's Go Walking...

Anyway, I love Dr. Carroll. He's a great doc... I was a self pay. I've had 3 fills, the last one was last week. As far as going to Mexico, I wouldn't do it personally. I want to have my physican close byso if I have complications. That's just me. Good luck in your decision, whatever it may be...

Edited May 9, 2008 by lhasselle
awkward wording

rubberband · May 11, 2008

I was banded May 7th at Southern Surgical by Dr. Thomas Lavin, he is great and the hospital is wonderful. I was also self pay. My cost was $13500.00, that was Dr., hospital and anesthesiologist. Plus my first years fills and checkup. Dr. Lavin is one of the leading Bariatric surgions in Lousianna and on Coast. I was and have been well pleased. There web site is www.whyweight.com Check it out :welldoneclap:

Ineedalapband · May 19, 2008

Rubberband, is that the total? Are there any additional costs? What did they require of you to have the surgery - 100 lbs? Comorbidities? Thanks.

jennup · June 16, 2008

I was also banded at Southern Surgical in Slidell. Dr. Matthew Frencs was my doctor. The total cost is $13500, like the pp said - for everything including fills for a year. I do not think you have to have any co-morbidities (sp?). The facility is so nice and the nurses and staff are great!