Question:
Looking for a Dr. in NC for the lapband? BMI 34.1 - No co-morbidities...

   — bailey5065 (posted on September 11, 2007)

September 11, 2007
to start with, where in NC? also, you could try posting this question in the NC forums. i'm sure there's someone in your general location that could recommend a surgeon. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/NC/a,messageboard/board_id,4829/
   — dolphindreams

September 11, 2007
I would highly recommend Dr. Wade Nazari. He operates in Greenville, NC or at Nash General Hospital WEight Loss Center in Rocky Mount, NC
   — amruby

September 11, 2007
Check with your ins company...also I believe you should have a BMI of 40 or higher for the past 5 yrs to qualify. Again check with your ins co about guidelines b4 you go
   — LouAB

September 11, 2007
before you start -- check with your insurance company -- chances are you will need a BMI of 35 with co-mobidities or 40 without co-mobidities -- or else you will have to be a self pay -- then ask your insurance for a list of Gastro/Intestinal surgeons -- good luck
   — RCassety

September 12, 2007
According to the NHI Criteria set for WLS (1992), patients need to have BMI of 35 or greater with co-morbid factors, or BMI of 40, history of attempted weight loss. Any physician who goes against these criteria is setting himself/herself up for a law suit if something were to happen. On a positive note, there is some talk that they may one day lower the BMI to 30, but that has not yet happened.
   — anyce

September 12, 2007
Dr. Paul Enoch is a wonderful doctor, and it really shows that he cares about his patients. He has a office in Cary NC behind WakeMed hospital and another office in Louisburg NC. I hope this help let me know if I be of any service to you.
   — mommamai