I haven't been here in over a year ... and I'm not in my happy place

[DETERMINED 0]

try Dr. John Groves on Wall Sreet in Albertville, Al He actually has an office in Madison I think. He and his partner Dr. Britt have offices at Marshall North, Marshall southin boaz and I hear they have office in madison which cant be that far from you. Dr. John Groves as actually had the Lap Band surgery himself.. so he understands us. My first impression of him was very good. Understanding and he realizes how we feel. Not

someone judging you ! Good Luck and let us know how this turns out for you....

And agreed- Podunk!!!! especialy where I am at !

[CaroleK 0]

Thanks, Determined! I'll give his office a call. I can't remember if I'd called before or not. But I think I'm due for my semi-annual round of calls anyway. :thumbup:

[kgloverii 0]

Carole,

Just wanted to tell you I REALLY hope you get the aftercare you deserve... Sending big hugs your way!

[DETERMINED 0]

I lived i Atlanta before and it an adjustment for me as well. I have been here 10 years and I am still not used to it.! A friend of mine used Facundus in huntsville. She had gastric bypass but didnt have good things to say .... There are a few other Drs listed on this site in Huntsville... I think Malipar...but not good things are said . I really hope Dr. John Groves can help you..! you have come so far. u cant stop now... I hope this helps you... let me know........

[DanaM 0]

I had my surgury in Birmingham, Alabama with Dr. Schmitt and he is wonderful. Give him a call and see what they say. His number is 205-838-3047. Good luck!

[HeatherO 7]

Best of luck to you Carole.

I drive 2 hours for fills but if I have an emergency at a strange time I have to go to the home office 4 hours away. I can live with it but the one time I did have an emergency - I can tell you that it was the longest drive of my life.

I have read again and again that the band is not much good without appropriate aftercare. I also don't think living on 600-800 is reasonable for the long term.

I agree with Kat in that there is no reason to remove it if it is not causing you any grief . . . and better options for aftercare are opening up everyday. Demand is growing and people will move in to accomodate the demand.

Good luck.

[CaroleK 0]

I lived i Atlanta before and it an adjustment for me as well. I have been here 10 years and I am still not used to it.! A friend of mine used Facundus in huntsville. She had gastric bypass but didnt have good things to say .... There are a few other Drs listed on this site in Huntsville... I think Malipar...but not good things are said . I really hope Dr. John Groves can help you..! you have come so far. u cant stop now... I hope this helps you... let me know........

I called Dr. Groves' office ... and yes they will take me as a patient. Unfortunately the start up cost to join their program is out of my financial reach right now. $1,500.00 just to join their program and then $100.00 for fills. The cost of the fills is no problem but I don't have the cash for the start up fee right now.

Back to the drawing board.

If I had known it would be this hard to find follow up care I would never have chosen the Lap-Band.

[want_so_bad 0]

have you tried fillcentersusa.com? surely they would be able to find someone close to you. i had surgery in mexico so needed aftercare close to home. i have to drive about an hour and half away, but thats ok. the fillcenter charges 165 and then my doctor charges 99 for the fluoro. i had tried to just make an appt with the doctor myself and they wouldnt because of the contract w/ fillcenters. but i just had to call fillcenters and they set up the appt for you. maybe you can try that.

[TQUAD64 9]

Wow doctor number two is just unreal. I am so sorry this happening to you. Totally frustrating. I am hoping you don't give up your search and that you find an amazing doctor to help you.

Good luck!

[lapbandtalker 0]

You have a fill doc just over 3 hours away from you. There may be some closer.