Jacksonville NC doctors.....

Hi I am trying to find some info out for my Aunt who lives in Richlands.... She is wanting to look into getting the lap band done and I was hoping you could point me in the direction of some names of Drs that do the band there in Jacksonville.  Do you know if there is anywhere she could go to a seminar? Thank you for the advice. Barbara

I would recommend Greenville since it's not too far from Jacksonville. My in-laws live there, so we head that way often. There are also a lot of girls down that way that have had the surgery. The two places in Greenvillle are: Southern Surgical ( http://www.southernsurgical.org/).  They house MacDonald, Nazari and Mann.  I loved the process with them and would HIGHLY recommend then, although there is a non-refundable fee of $200 for the education class.  ECU's School of Medicine also has a program and if I'm not mistaken their educational class is free.  They have Dr. Chapman and Dr. Pender that I know of. I suggest she research and talk to people who have had it to determine the best place for her.  You've come to a good place for information.  Good luck to you and her!

Thank you for the advice Melinda.  I will pass this info along to her. Barbara

If she goes to www.lapband.com she can click on "find a surgeon", and it will list surgeons in the surrounding area.  Hope this helps! Andrea

Wow!  Andrea!  Looking good!

AWWW!!  Thank you!!!  Hope you're doing great! Andrea

Barbara
I live in Richlands There is no doctor that perform Lap band or RNY in Jacksonville, thats why I had to go to Greenville for my surgery. I looked and searched and there are NONE.

Best of luck!
Darcie

You're so sweet to be checking into this for her!  I have lapband and there is NO dr. in Jax. that does lapband or RNY, or anything else.  If she chooses to, she can drive to Wilmington.  There are several there.  I know that Dr. Harris just started doing lapbands, but she may want to go with someone who has more experience with them.  I think the second closest is in Greenville, and they have a excellent reputation.  I chose to drive to Concord because I was impressed with my surgeon, and My Mother lives there so I had a place to stay while I recuperated.  Your Aunts insurance will give you a list of approved surgeons, not all insurances accept every doctor, and it would be a shame to dish out that initial consult money and find out he's not approved.  Please give her the name of this site, it will be very beneficial.  Also, tell her that there is not a official support group in this area, but a few of us locals get together in Jax. about once a month and swap stories, share concerns, etc. and newcommers are ALWAYS welcome.....please feel free to drop in and ask any questions she may be having.....there's always someone here.  Best of of luck to her!   By the way- you're doing great with your weightloss! Nancy