Im moving to Macon, soon and need advice on a good doctor for my fills, etc.

Thank you!

There are no lap band doctors in Macon. I go to Dr. Bagnato in Albany, which is about 2 hrs south of Macon. There are also a couple in Atlanta, but it is so not worth the traffic driving up there.

Tell me about this guy (or girl). Good, okay, inexpensive?

Do you live in Macon? Also, are you in EMS? I've been an EMT for 16 years.

Thank you for the info!

Stephanie

No, not EMS, those are my daugther's initials. But I have had several EMT's in my family!

I love Dr. Bagnato. His staff is great and so helpful. He is a Center of Excellence. I don't know how much they charge for fills/visits because that is included in the surgery fee and my insurance paid that. His office sees the surgery patients before and after surgery, but then his Bariatric Institute handles the fills and nutrition type things. They are in separate buildings but right there next to each other.

He is having some issues with the hospital in Albany and I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't leave. If he does, I hope he decides to come to Macon. Macon desperately needs a lap band doctor. I know one of the hospitals has been considering it for a couple of years. I just don't think they have found anyone yet.

Here is his website. http://www.palmyrasurgical.com/

Thank you for all of your info and help!!!

Im moving to Macon, soon and need advice on a good doctor for my fills, etc.

Thank you!

There is a great one in Moultrie (I think about 30 minutes south of Macon). She has done fills for a long time and very good. I believe she does them with or wihout fluoro. You have to cal a Company called Fill Centers USA to schedule. I tell a lot of people about them because they have Doctors all over that does fills. Look them up on line and they have a 800 number and are really nice. Good luck with your move. I know people that live in Georgia that love it.

Dr Bagnato just opened an office at Coliseum Northside-I had surgery there last week! Very sweet LOVE them! So happy I did not have to travel to Albany. I live in WR. Look em' up!

Dr Bagnato just opened an office at Coliseum Northside-I had surgery there last week! Very sweet LOVE them! So happy I did not have to travel to Albany. I live in WR. Look em' up!

i live in WR also! well actually byron but in houston county! my surgeon is in atlanta..dr macik. i started this process back in sept but i wish this other doc had been in macon then..but ive known several people who have gone to mine and had great results so im still glad i went with mine in atlanta, the drives havnt been too bad and ive kinda gotten used to them. how are u doing post op??? any tips?? my surgery is 3/13/12 so it will be here soon...

I just had surgery Feb 28 with Dr Bagnato. I feel like I am doing well, just the predictable gas pains. I had a hiatal hernia repair plus the banding. I have been very impressed with both his office staff and with him! They are very considerate and responsive! My first office visit will be this week on the 6th. One thing you should be aware of is that he puts the port at left upper breast level. I was pleased with that since I have had 2 c-sections, and three other laprascopic procedures: one for a kidney stone, one for an ovarian cyst, and one for a hysterectomy 2 years ago. I was glad of the port placement to avoid more abdominal adhesions. I am glad that I am taking 2 weeks off work to get myself adjusted before I return to business travel on March 12.