I am interested in speaking with someone concerning the lapband procedure. I live about an hour away from Greenville but definitely have faith in the physicians in Greenville. My husband suffered a massive heart attack 2 years ago and through the Lord and the surgeons at Pitt Memorial - he survived. The quality of care outweighs what we can receive in Jacksonville. Do you have a website or may I get the information to contact your office?

Thank you for your time,

God bless,

Jaleena

Hi Jaleena, I live in Greenville NC and had lapband surgery March 30, 2011. I used Southern Surgical, Dr. McQuire and so far my experience has been a good one. Feel free to ask me any questions.

Hi J. I also had my lap band surgery done at Southern Surgical. Dr. Naziri did mine Dec. 18, 2008. They are absolutly the best. I love everyone there from the ones who check you in, right on down to every nurse.

I am so glad I chose that group of Doctors to do my surgery. I promise you will not be disappointed.

I called Southern Surgical the other day and am waiting for a call back (there computers were down). I am excited and scared. I have a BMI of 45 and am sure my BMI hasn't fallen below 40 over the past 5 years. How long is the process from when you first called them...until the surgury that is. What all pre-ops stuff did you have to do for Southern Surgical. I am so very ready to get all of this rolling.

Joyce, it took me over a year. Now that was not Southern Surgical's fault. I had all my pre-op tests completed in less than 2 months. My problem was, I was denied by BCBS of NC 3 times! I was right on the border with a BMI of 40. I eventually used an Obesity Advocacy group who had me approved after one letter! I am 6 weeks post op and my weight loss has been slow. I have lost 14 pds, thinking I am in what some on these boards call "bandster hell". The only thing keeping me in line food wise, is I know as I get fills I will have more weight loss and be full longer. Have you signed up for one of their free seminars? So many of your questions will be answered by atttending one of these. Best of Luck to you!

Melonie

Joyce, it took me over a year. Now that was not Southern Surgical's fault. I had all my pre-op tests completed in less than 2 months. My problem was, I was denied by BCBS of NC 3 times! I was right on the border with a BMI of 40. I eventually used an Obesity Advocacy group who had me approved after one letter! I am 6 weeks post op and my weight loss has been slow. I have lost 14 pds, thinking I am in what some on these boards call "bandster hell". The only thing keeping me in line food wise, is I know as I get fills I will have more weight loss and be full longer. Have you signed up for one of their free seminars? So many of your questions will be answered by atttending one of these. Best of Luck to you!

Melonie

When I called, their computer system was down, so they have to call me back when all is up and running. I am so anxious to attend the seminar. I have learned volumes on this forum, wow, what a great source of information. Thank you so much and good luck to you.

Some of the tests you may have to have are: Pulmonary Test, Ultra sound of gall bladder (if you still have yours), Endoscopy, sleep Study, Cardiology testing, psychiatric evaluation.

http://southernsurgical.org/

Some of the tests you may have to have are: Pulmonary Test, Ultra sound of gall bladder (if you still have yours), Endoscopy, sleep Study, Cardiology testing, psychiatric evaluation.

http://southernsurgical.org/

I actually had a ultra sound on my gall bladder this year and they looked around while they were there. So I am sure that will help. I did find on that surgical centers web page of some of the things they plan to test. Thank you for all the info.

I have Medicaid, my first question is does medicaid approve this type of surgery?