I heard Dr Balder resigned from Southeast Bariatrics yesterday to start up his own Lap Band Institute in Charlotte yesterday...Thank GOD, that office was the biggest disaster that one could ever imagine!!! Trying to get in for an initial consult was ridiculous, too many rules, too much hassel!! Dr Balder gave me his cell phone number after surgery which I have not abused, but offered comfort as I can get ahold of him if needed and not have to go through all that red tape to get in to that crazy dysfunctional office! I can't wait to see him at his new and improved office...I knew from the get go that the Southeast Bariatrics office did not fit his personality. They were all about money, and themselves... Dr Balder, you'll take over Charlotte soon! Maddy

I received a phone call today saying that I needed to call about my appointment. When I called the office back I was told that Balder "left to pursue other interests". I was completely floored! A friend of mine and myself have wondered about the massive turnover at the office and wondered what in the world was going on. We're going to see Dr. Vollinger in two weeks and kinda go from there on whether or not we'll stay/move to another practice. I hope they get everything figured out really soon. They have potential but they certainly have issues that need to be addressed.