Bariatric surgeon's in Fairbanks?

Hi! I'm trying to find a surgeon in Fairbanks, or Anchorage if not in Fairbanks for my mother. She is interested in LAP BAND---is there any surgeon's you would recommend? My mom insists there are none, and I'm thinking she's "chicken"! ;) Thanks in advance for any help! Kim banded 10.20.03 384/257/180 www.kimswlsjourney.com

Hi Kim, There is one surgeon in Fairbanks, but I believe he only does the RNY at this time. Everyone that I know of that was "banded", had to go outside of Alaska for their surgery. I did hear recently that the surgeons at the Alaska Bariatric Center in Anchorage were going to start doing banding soon, but I am not sure if that has happened yet. Please tell your mother about our support group that meets here in Fairbanks every Tuesday evening at 6:30 at Twisted Stitches on the Old Steese Highway (near the new Walmart). Best wishes to you both.

Thanks for your reply Patty! I will definately tell my mom about it. Not sure that she will come, but I will try. She just headed back to Fairbanks today! They actually live in NP too! I graduated from NP highschool---the middle school now! Born and raised out there! So nice to see someone from Alaska!!! We are going to AK in August for three weeks, my husband has never been, so I'm excited to introduce him to Alaska and be his tour guide! I have a friend that went to Dr. A. too, actually met her at a support group meeting. She loves him. You've done an awesome job! Congratulations! Kim