Does anyone know of fill doctors in Georgia that will fill for patients that were not banded in their office. I am considering the surgery and seems to me that a doctor in Colorado (Dr. K) is the cheapest I could find for us self-payers (without leaving the country).

I called True Results in Atlanta and they told me that they would not fill patients that did not have the surgery in their office.

I live in the metro Atlanta area but I am open to any doctor in the state that would do fills.

I am still in the process of learning everything I can about the procedure and so far everything I have learned from these forums is great. I know there are those in Georgia that have went elsewhere to have the surgery and I am finding out that Atlanta definately is not the cheapest place to be banded.:wink:

Yes - let's be specific -

Darlene Zebley, ARNP, MSN, FNP-C

These are her certifications as she does all the fills, aftercare but does not do surgery or lap-band surgery specifically.

ARNP: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

MSN: Master's of Science in Nursing

FNP-C: Family Nurse Practitioner - Certified

Yes - let's be specific -

Darlene Zebley, ARNP, MSN, FNP-C

These are her certifications as she does all the fills, aftercare but does not do surgery or lap-band surgery specifically.

ARNP: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

MSN: Master's of Science in Nursing

FNP-C: Family Nurse Practitioner - Certified

Thanks for clarifying!

Yes - let's be specific -

Darlene Zebley, ARNP, MSN, FNP-C

These are her certifications as she does all the fills, aftercare but does not do surgery or lap-band surgery specifically.

ARNP: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

MSN: Master's of Science in Nursing

FNP-C: Family Nurse Practitioner - Certified

Debbie,

I don't have any problem with a ARNP, MSN, FNP-C doing my fills, but since I was banded in MX, it is a MIDband (not USDA approved) and don't have the port tacked down I have to go to OH to see Dr. Curry and his staff. They are all GREAT!

I do wish I could find a doctor a bit closer that doesn't want you to take out a small personal loan for fills (Really, some of the prices are ridiculous.) I drive truck for a living so the distance doesn't bother me, but I was hoping for a more regular visit to have fills, nutritionist consults, floro if needed and an easier time of things...What was I thinking, wait I wasn't thinking.

Debbie,

I don't have any problem with a ARNP, MSN, FNP-C doing my fills, but since I was banded in MX, it is a MIDband (not USDA approved) and don't have the port tacked down I have to go to OH to see Dr. Curry and his staff. They are all GREAT!

I do wish I could find a doctor a bit closer that doesn't want you to take out a small personal loan for fills (Really, some of the prices are ridiculous.) I drive truck for a living so the distance doesn't bother me, but I was hoping for a more regular visit to have fills, nutritionist consults, floro if needed and an easier time of things...What was I thinking, wait I wasn't thinking.

I should also add that I've called any and everyone mentioned in GA for fills and aftercare to no avail. The risk factor seems to be the issue along with the above mentioned items. Are there no compassionate doctors in this area or that aren't out to charge an exorbitant amount for their services?