Moving To Kentucky

Just accepted a position at Baptist Regional Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky and will be moving the wife and I there sometime in August. I am a open gastric bypass patient one year out. Moving from Northern Virginia looking to get away from two hour commutes to work and having no life outside of my job. I know that the Corbin area does not have a bariatric surgeon so I am open to suggestions for you folks as to who I should see. Thanks

Hi and welcome to Kentucky!! You've picked a beautiful part of the state to live in I might add! Although I've spent some time in that area of the state I'm not sure of all the options you might have as far as bariatrics go.  As a suggestion though, I would like to throw out Drs. Oldham and Weiss who are in the Lexington area (about an hour north on I-75 from Corbin) to consider.  You might also want to put out the message to the TN board as well since it's just about as far to Knoxville which I would assume is large enough to support a bariatric center. Good luck to you in your search and once again, WELCOME!!!!

I dont think you'll have a hard time finding a good surgeon for followups.  There are several around Lexington, about 1 1/2 hrs or so to the north of Corbin on I-75.  Many on here can help you find someone.  I live in Barbourville, next town over from Corbin, so welcome to Southeast Kentucky!

Congrats on the new job & the move. It shouldnt take long for you guys to get used to your new surroundings, I lived in the London/corbin area for several years. I also have many friends & family employed at BRMC. Im sure you'll find it a great place to work. As far as a surgeon goes, I too would suggest Lexington or Georgetown. Hope all goes well for you in the future. -Tracy

Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to talking to all of you on this board as we move and settle in.

Welcome to KY! :)

Welcome to Kentucky...  I live southwest of corbin..  -- i have learned a lot from this message board---the people on here are helpful with information.   they are also very supportive and encouraging....