HELP PLEASE??
I recently moved to Macon from Denver. I had a lapband in January from an excellent surgeon, there. I need fills and any other aftercare and I'm having SERIOUS trouble finding a doctor that will take me.
Im looking for ASMBS Center of Excellence physicians, which is what my surgeon is and suggested that I look for that. I was also told to steer clear of Fil Centers USA.
Also, I'm looking for support groups, preferably in Macon, but south of Atlanta will work.
I am super frustrated with my search....help???
Thank you,
Stephanie
Im looking for ASMBS Center of Excellence physicians, which is what my surgeon is and suggested that I look for that. I was also told to steer clear of Fil Centers USA.
Also, I'm looking for support groups, preferably in Macon, but south of Atlanta will work.
I am super frustrated with my search....help???
Thank you,
Stephanie
You may not have any choice but to go to a fill center or band mill. A lot of Drs. won't take other patients in bariatrics. COE really doesn't mean much though. Some that are not COE have excellent programs................some that are COE do NOT have a very good bariatric program. It varies greatly. And especially dealing with the band..............it may not matter how good the Dr. or program is..............most ppl just don't do well with the band! I have now had 16 fills in 16 mos. with a very good Dr. and yet NO restriction.
When dealing with the band it's most definatley a crap shoot. Having the band work for you is often just a matter of luck................so good luck!!!
Hi Stephanie,
I too am in Macon. My Dr is Dr Arthur Chasen, he is in Augusta. I do not know if he takes patients from other Dr's, but he is great. PM me if you want his # or just to chat.
Lynne
I too am in Macon. My Dr is Dr Arthur Chasen, he is in Augusta. I do not know if he takes patients from other Dr's, but he is great. PM me if you want his # or just to chat.
Lynne
Highest 330, Surgery 297, Goal 140. Current 130
First Dr visit - 330 - BMI 58.4, Surgery - 297 BMI 52.6
01/24/2011 - 196 BMI 34.7 (ONEderland YEAH!!!),
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First Dr visit - 330 - BMI 58.4, Surgery - 297 BMI 52.6
01/24/2011 - 196 BMI 34.7 (ONEderland YEAH!!!),
...GeorgiaPink08/10/2011 Reached GOAL Baby! 140 BMI 24.0 is my Angel.
08/24/2011- 139 BMI 23.8 One Year Anniversary
Scott Steinberg in Decatur takes patients who had surgery elsewhere. I know this is a distance from Macon but......many drs. will not touch another surgeon's patient.
He does surgery at DeKalb Medical which is a COE.
He does surgery at DeKalb Medical which is a COE.
HW 240/ SW 229/ GW 146/CW 125; OH Support Group Leader
Starting size: 18W-20; Present size: 0 or 2; 5'5-1/2" tall.
Current BMI 20.4 as of 2/13/2013 (normal for the first time in my life).
Goal weight reached on 8/12/2010; As of 1/13/2013, 21 pounds below goal
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