baps813 0 Posted April 14, 2009 I live in Tallahassee, FL, but the doctors here that do the bands do not have the expertise I feel comfortable with. They do specialize in laparoscopic surgery, but not bariatric. Anyway, I found an awesome doctor and staff (who many of them have gotten the band) in Albany, GA (about a 2 hour drive). I DON'T MIND making the trip for the Pre-op, surgery, and 1 week post appt at all, but I am nervous about the fills... I see alot on this website that several of you have to get filled or de-filled quite alot. Do you think it's worth the 2 hour drive? I'd be stuck going to Albany for at least a year... PLEASE HELP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lapbandtalker 0 Posted April 14, 2009 Only you can determine that....but I drove more than 2 and it was worth it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephanie1972 0 Posted April 14, 2009 yes, but you won't have a fill once a month...I think it'll give you peace of mind to use a doctor you're comfortable with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RestlessMonkey 7 Posted April 15, 2009 Yes it's worth it. FYI I have to drive almost an hour to get to my doc and he's in the same city (BAD traffic and construction everywhere!) I'd drive 2 hours for that; it's so important to have a great experienced surgeon, and great aftercare! Go for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baps813 0 Posted April 15, 2009 THANKS GUYS! PRE-OP TOMORROW! I'm so excited! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gamyj 0 Posted April 15, 2009 i do wonder tho... what if u have an emergency... like too full, or an obstuction? maybe u could find a doctor close to u to do fills and be there for emergencies if they should ever come up? (im not saying that u will have an emergency, but it's always safe to have a back up) i wish u lots of luck on your journey! amy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baps813 0 Posted April 15, 2009 i do wonder tho... what if u have an emergency... like too full, or an obstuction? maybe u could find a doctor close to u to do fills and be there for emergencies if they should ever come up? (im not saying that u will have an emergency, but it's always safe to have a back up)i wish u lots of luck on your journey! amy That is absolutely my fear! I go tomorrow for Pre-op, so I will be sure to ask. The hospital here has a Bariatric Center, so I would guess as a whole, they could at least help me in the case of an emergency... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
