Surgeon Question - Fayetteville area

I am new here and have been utilizing OH to gather a lot of information.  I have started the insurance requirements to get ready to  get approved for surgery and find a date.  I live in the Fayetteville area and have heard mixed reviews regarding the surgeon I have seen.  I am scheduled to work with Dr. Classen in Fayetteville, but the more I hear, the more I question having him do my procedure.  I am curious as to who is recommended in the Fayetteville 'ish area.  I have heard really good things from a group out of Rex in the Raleigh area, but was curious who is recommended.  

I had "thought" I would want to have the lapband done, but the more I research, I think the bypass will be better overall and for the long run.  Thanks for any help that you can provide.  

Can't speak for that area but the folks in Hickory kick butt. Helpful and Dr. Hata, the surgeon I chose is amiable and has great bedside manner.

I have now decided to go to to Bariatric Specialists of NC and plan on seeing Dr. Bruce. He is based out of the triangle.  I know someone that has seen him and they said he was wonderful to deal with.  I have already started stuff for insurance purposes and am hoping to be able to have a surgery date around Feb.  If you have anything to add, I appreciate it.  

I run a support group in Raleigh and have several members that have used Dr. Bruce. They have been really pleased with him.

Wishing you all the best,

Thanks for the info.  I am really happy with him so far.  I have basically everything done for my preop except my last monthly checkup with my PCP.  I'm excited to get this new year going, since I will enjoy a new me in the process.

I'm glad to hear that you are pleased and wish you all the best as you move forward. Please feel free to join us sometime. We have several people from the Fayetteville area that are members of our group and as I mentioned before we also have members who have used Dr. Bruce.

wishing you all the best in the new year,