Question:
Do you know of a good surgeon that does the LAP RNY on 60 BMI's in AL.

   — Brooks W. (posted on October 4, 2002)

October 3, 2002
Dr. J.K. Champion of Marietta, GA, has a large number of patients from Alabama, and a very active satellite support group in the Huntsville area. He is internationally renowned in the field of laparascopic WLS, and has recently been featured on the Discovery Health channel for his work with very obese individuals. My daughter had a BMI of 70 and had a very successful, uncomplicated lap RNY with this exquisite surgeon. His web site is www.drchampion.com. Good luck!
   — Diana T.

October 3, 2002
In the Birmingham area, I know there a several doctors that do LAP RNY. Two of the most highly recommended are Dr. Les Miles and the Cahaba Valley Surgical Group (Drs. Sherer, Stahl, & Christopher). I used Dr. Stahl and had a successful LAP surgery. (My BMI was 43.) CVSG will do a physical at your initial consultation and let you know if they think you are a good candidate for the LAP surgery. Best wishes on your journey - Joy
   — Sue J.

October 3, 2002
Hi. I coordinate the surgical weight loss program at Medical Center East in Birmingham, Alabama. Our surgeons are Dr. Les Miles and Dr. Lee Schmitt. Week before last we had a patient who weighed almost 600 pounds (591 I think) and had a BMI of 75.9 that we did LAP. We had another patient the same week who had a BMI of 85 that we did LAP. Both surgeries were without complications and the patients are doing very well. One patient was in the hospital for 2 days and one was in for 4. I'd be happy to provide you with additional information if you'd like. Good luck to you! This is a very exciting journey!
   — ronascott

October 4, 2002
Dr. Amy Rose is in Biloxi, MS. Very highly recommended & sought after surgeon. Performing lap on person with > 80 bmi. Her complication rate is <0.04%. I've yet to find anyone that compares. She is meticulous in her work. If you are not to far away, or even if you ARE, I'd still attend her free seminar & meet her to judge for yourself.
   — Belinda W.

October 4, 2002
I have to agree with Rona. Dr. Les Miles is the best!
   — Shel E.

October 4, 2002
Dr. Gleysteen at UAB is the best and has recently added the lap. He is known for operating on the super morbidly obese and was part of the medical research team that had RNY endorsed by the National Institute of Health. Other than Dr. Gleysteen, I would recommend Dr. Champion in Atlanta.
   — [Deactivated Member]

October 4, 2002
I have a friend that had surgery in Mobile by a Dr. Lane, her BMI was a 69. Research anyone you want to do your surgery. GOod Luck.
   — Angela S.