I had lapband almost one year ago in Kansas City, KS. My family and I are looking to move to the LR area this year. Just wondering if you guys can recommend a LR area Dr. I can move to for follow up and fill maintenance?

Thanks

I'm just starting the whole process but I can tell you that I was referred to Dr. Wellborn but he did not want to accept my insurance. I am now starting the process again with Dr. Baker. Another doctor here that I have heard of is Dr. Lutrell. I can not give a personal opinion about any of them since I have not been in the care of them, but this may give you a starting point.

Congrats on the weight loss!

I see Dr. Wellborn, both he and his staff are wonderful! 4 of his staff have had the lapband themselves, which makes it comforting to know that they have walked in your shoes. They are also very easy to contact, I almost always talk to a person when I call their office. If I have to leave a message I get a call back within an hour or 2. I don't know anything about the other Docs in the Little Rock area, but I would definitely recommend Dr. Wellborn.

Does Dr. Wellborn have a web site?

Good luck on the surgery. Both you guys look like you are just getting ready to go here! Good for you guys! It's a rollercoaster so make sure the bar is firmly on your lap. Or like me everything was firmly on you! HA

One of Dr. Wellborn's websites: The Wellborn Clinic :: Home

and one more: St. Vincent Weight Loss Center

Good luck with your move, and finding your new fill doctor! I hope you like Little Rock! If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask!

I was banded by Dr. Luttrell 2/19/07 and am down 83 lbs on two fills (306 to 223). I have to say I'm quite pleased with the results as well as Dr. Luttrell and his staff.

Here's his website link:

Arkansas Lapband

Here's Dr. Baker's website:

Obesity-Surgery.net - Dr. John W. Baker, Bariatric Surgeon

Anyone else out there under Dr. Baker's care?

I am going to Dr. Luttrell I go in to be banded on April 10th. I really like him and everyone that works there. Good Luck!

I am going to Dr. Luttrell I go in to be banded on April 10th. I really like him and everyone that works there. Good Luck!

I hope you are as pleased with your results as I am with mine. Good luck and keep us posted!:thumbup:

Just an update...I had my surgery on the 5th by Dr. Baker and he is great. His entire staff has been wonderful! I am 6 days post-op & still recovering but I am very happy with my doctor.

Does anyone know of a doctor in the Fayetteville area?

Mike Masterson, a columnist for the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, wrote a favorable piece about lap Band surgery last year and used a lap band surgeon from the Fayetteville area as his primary information source. I can't remember the surgeon's name but there IS one in the area. A little research should turn him up.

I most definitely recommend Dr. Wellborn in Little Rock. They have always been like family to me and everyone else that I know that has been banded. If I cannot get an answer on the phone, I send an e-mail and they answer it very quickly. Also, when I was too tight, Suzan met me at the office and unfilled me on a Sunday afternoon!! Wonderful. Their website is arkansasobesitysurgery.com. Good Luck!! Dr. Baker was trained by Dr. Wellborn on how to do the band so I think he is ok too.

I had lapband almost one year ago in Kansas City, KS. My family and I are looking to move to the LR area this year. Just wondering if you guys can recommend a LR area Dr. I can move to for follow up and fill maintenance?

Thanks

I know that Luttrell has accepted patients for fills who have had their surgery done in Mexico. I would think he would do the same for USA patients.

I see Dr. Wellborn, I do know tho he has been sick and was himself in the hospital last month. I am not sure how many new patients he will be taking.. geri oh I am Jan 07 down 100l.b

Hello all I used Dr Lutrell as well and he ahd his staff were wonderful. I am 2 weeks out today and feeling great, lost 22 lbs so far. Good luck to all.

Edited April 14, 200818 yr by AnnP