I have to get my band removed (long story, basically it slipped). I am looking for a good Ft Worth surgeon that is not Richard Carter or Adam Smith. Carter put in the band and refused to take any fluid out when I started having problems. Smith (after several tests) couldn't figure out what the problem was. My primary care doctor was the one that figured out why I haven't been able to eat for 4 months...poor placement/slip. I have a letter of medical necessity to get it removed, just need a doctor. Any suggestions?

Hey sorry to respond without an answer to your question. I'm wondering since its been over a year since you posted if you ever did find a good surgeon in the area to remove your band. Mine was put in by Adam Smith, and I have a feeling getting him to do it is going to be a fight. I'm going in today to have the completely unfill my band, which will probably be a fight as well. I'm also worried that i've slipped. So we'll see. I really want it out if you have found anything out since you last posted this I would greatly appreciate the advice.

I have to get my band removed (long story, basically it slipped). I am looking for a good Ft Worth surgeon that is not Richard Carter or Adam Smith. Carter put in the band and refused to take any Fluid out when I started having problems. Smith (after several tests) couldn't figure out what the problem was. My primary care doctor was the one that figured out why I haven't been able to eat for 4 months...poor placement/slip. I have a letter of medical necessity to get it removed, just need a doctor. Any suggestions?

If you can afford to go out of Ft. Worth and go to Decatur, Dr. Stowers is amazing. He just did my band to RNY conversion.

Karri

Hey sorry to respond without an answer to your question. I'm wondering since its been over a year since you posted if you ever did find a good surgeon in the area to remove your band. Mine was put in by Adam Smith, and I have a feeling getting him to do it is going to be a fight. I'm going in today to have the completely unfill my band, which will probably be a fight as well. I'm also worried that i've slipped. So we'll see. I really want it out if you have found anything out since you last posted this I would greatly appreciate the advice.