Surgeons near Aiken, SC?

Hi. I'll be visiting my parents in Aiken.  I had my RNY on 4/9/08 and then a stomach perf on 7/11/08.  I went to the closest ER, which was a hospital that did not have a bariatric program and they really mismanaged my care.  My surgeon told me to always go back to the hospital where I had my initial surgery because he (or the other bariatric surgeons) understand how to care for a WLS patient.

So I'll be there for 2 weeks, and I guess I am a nervous nelly, but I want to know where the closest hospital with a bariatric surgeon on staff is to Aiken.  Anyone know?  I just want to be prepared in case I have an issue. I'm thinking probably Augusta, GA or Columbia.

Thanks!
Leigh

I think that the closest one is Greenwood, SC  Dr Rapp does WLS at Self Memorial.  I don't think Augusta has a program.  when my daughter who lives near Augusta was looking into surgery the closest one was Columbia SC but if you are going to be in aiken then Greenwood is closest.  hope this helps

Augusta has a wonderful surgeon, Michael Blaney.  He uses Trinty Hospital (St. Joseph's).  They have a great program, Trinity Bariatric and Weight Loss Center.

Thank you.  I will let my parents know so they can take me in case of emergency!  Hopefully I will NOT need to put this information to use.