Hello Everyone,

I am going to have the lap band proceedure sometime in the next few months. Hopefully, it will be by the end of Feb. I have an appointment with a surgeon in Ocean Springs, MS Jan. 24th. However, I would like to hear if any of you know of other surgeons in MS/AL area that are good/experienced. I am in process of just doing research at the moment. I was in a rush to get the surgery done--was even scheduled to have it done in Mexico--already sent the deposit and everything and then backed out and decided to have it done in the states. I am glad that I made that decision because since then, I have learned so much more. I am going to be self pay because my insurance excludes any WLS. Glad I found this website for the great info!!!!

I just wanted to welcome you to LBT! Glad to have you here.

Welcome to LBT! I live in Mississippi. I'm about 20 miles from Memphis Tn. Good luck in your research and your desicion to become banded!

Hi I am in the process of getting the lapband I have went to see Dr. Avary very nice. My mother was banded by him in Nov. she is doing great will have her 1st fill next week. She was also self pay. I have ins but bmi not 40 so I have a few test to be done.. I think self-pay was like 15,000 I Have found a group of Drs. is Lousiana that will do it for 12,900 I am waiting they are going to become providers for my in within the next 4weeks. Had a friend that used Dr. Lavin about 3 yrs ago he looks great. The website is WhyWeight.com give it a try let me know how it goes.. Man I hope I get aproved through my ins if not I'm going to self pay. Keep me informed

Amy

Hello everyone,

I am waiting on a call back to set up a consult with Dr. Lavin in LA. This is the best price that I've found here in the States.($12,900) Anyone else had surgery by him or know of him? Thanks for any info.

I am going to have the Lap Band by Dr. Redmann who is in the same group. Would like to know if anybody knows him too?