I have successfully told my family about the journey I am now ready to embark on, and I have received their total support! That is truly a blessing! Now I am on my search for a good surgeon. I have been googling my little eyes out, but I'd like to go with a dr. I know someone's had an amazing experience with as opposed to someone I've just "innee, mennee, minnee, moe'd" from a phone book or online. Anyone got any suggestions? I'd really appreciate them! Thanks in advance!

Go to the LapBand wry site. If you don't mind driving Dr. Gary Robinson in Statesville.

I am from Charlotte and i go to Southeast Bariatrics on Randolph, sometimes the office gets crazy, but they are very thorough, I do not have any issues. Dr. Vollinger is my surgeron, i had surgery on 1/20 and have lost 3 pant sizes and about 43 lbs.

I am from Charlotte and i go to Southeast Bariatrics on Randolph, sometimes the office gets crazy, but they are very thorough, I do not have any issues. Dr. Vollinger is my surgeron, i had surgery on 1/20 and have lost 3 pant sizes and about 43 lbs.

Obviously I'm still looking for a surgeon..but will they be the ones to set up the seminar once I settle into one? Or is that something I'll have to find on my own?

Usually the seminar is hosted by the surgeons office, but most are free, so I guess it is where ever you comfortable. Southeast Bariatrics is a little disorganized, but they give good after care.

Obviously I'm still looking for a surgeon..but will they be the ones to set up the seminar once I settle into one? Or is that something I'll have to find on my own?

Dr. Ryan Heider at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and his staff are outstanding ... the best in my opinion. Check out The Center for Surgical Weight Loss at LNRMC. Several monthly information seminars are offered.