Anyone use Dr. Clifton Black in Anniston? I've met with him, and had an upper GI for hernia/ reflux problems. I really like him as a gastro dr. I was wandering if anyone used him for lap band, and what the experience was like for you.

I used Dr Clifford Black for my LapBand on May 21, 2008. I love him. He is great. He tells u like it is, and expects u to follow thru. I believe u will be happy with him.

I was banded on May 13th by Dr Black. I go for my first fill on Friday the 20th. I have had no problems with him at all. I haven't been on the scales since my 1 week visit so I am nervous to see if I have lost any weight. At 1 week I had lost 6.4. But I know I need a fill because i am getting hungry between meals and wanting to eat more. Any suggestions send them my way. I am from Gadsden area and I dont really know any one that has been banded personally. Support Helps!!!!!!

I was banded by Dr Black May 21st and doing well also. I will be going Jul 2 for myfirst fill. I have no restriction and can eat anything with no problem. I just really try to do as he said, and when I start feeling satisfied, I quit eating. I am eating solid food, no prob. swallowing etc. I know I need a fill because my quantity of intake is much more than it should be and I get hungry faster. I also am fr. Gadsden area. I had lost 14 lbs at my 1 week check up, but not losing now.

Thanks to all of you for your reply. It is helpful to know people who used Dr. Black and were happy with the results. Did ya'll have alot of pain afterwards? I'm nervous about the healing process. He is a very confident Dr. and always makes me feel at ease when I talk to him. I know he is good at his job. My fear is... Is my body going to be good at this?

Hi kamica, I believe everyones pain tolerence is different. But, I never took any pain medicine after the surgery. I did have to stay in hospital over nite because of insurance reasons, but I was up walking, talking etc the same day. Yes I was tired and used the time for some additional sleep, but not enough pain to even mentioning. The nurse would come in and ask pain level 1-10? I would have to tell her no more than a 2. Hope this helps. Good Luck