So, who had thier surgery with Dr Groves and what do you think of the aftercare?

I had Dr. Groves. So far I am satisfied with the care I am getting. Can hardley wait for my 1st fill

I have attended my second seminar with Dr. Groves and Dr. Britt and finally got my nerve up to make my first appointment which will be on July 7th - a week from today! I am so excited, just hope I don't loose my nerve while waiting for my six months of weight management for Blue Cross Blue Shield. I have attended seminars with other doctors, but I felt like Dr. Britt was the one for me - he is so personable and the fact that he has the lap band himself really helped me make my decision. I get really excited during the seminar and wish they could do the surgery the next morning so I don't have time to put it off again. lol

It's great to hear from others who have used these two great doctors!

Smiles

Patricia

Patricia, per your message...your appt was yesterday:thumbup:. How'd it go? Hope your feeling more at ease with your decision. Dr. Britt did my LB Feb 28th. I wouldn't change a thing. I still worry sometimes about things that can go wrong. However, before I worried about my weight, health issues, weight, rather clothes would fit, weight, what people were thinking, weight, being nude in front of my hubby and did i mention weight. So i have to say i don't worry half as much as i used to.

good luck with your decision and the insurance issue (another worry). Keep us up to date.

Hazel Green, Al

Hello everyone. I would like to become friends with all of you, I may be screaming "HELP" before this is all over. Just some quick background: I work for USDA and have been relocated for about 2 1/2 years. I have been thinking for quite some time about being banded, but don't know or trust any doctors in Kentucky. And, I don't know how long I will be in this area. A friend is using Dr. Groves and shared her experiences with me. Later I found out my Mom used him for hernia surgery. It seemed like everything just fell into place with the appointments (I am making everything for the same days so I only have to make one trip). The insurance looks great. And I will be home for the surgery so my Mom can help. (Did I say "help", I should have said "hover"!) In any case, just wanted to say hello and let you know who I am.

HEY YA'LL!

Hello everyone, Sproutwife, I'm from Gadsden also. My surgery was with Dr. Groves on Oct. 7th, 2008. I have had one followup so far and he and the office staff were friendly and helpful. Darlene, insurance, is very kind. I get my first fill on Nov. 24th. Good Luck everyone, !!!!!:laugh:

Hey Bama2. Roll Tide!! Sorry, I just had to say that, I don't get much oppertunity up here!!

Congradulations on your surgery. My friend I was telling you about also lives in Gadsden. Next time I come home we all need to get together and talk.

my private email is roden99@msn.com . I am new at this posting thing and don't really know how to send private messages yet. If you want to talk or get together email me and I will send my phone number.

I wish you the best of luck!! I hope all of Alabama gets skinny.