Could someone please help me find a Dr in winston-Salen NC that does this surgery and a good one. And how is this vs gastric bypass. Please help.

Sincerely,

Donna (melovebeachs@alltel.net)

Hey Donna...I'm looking, hang in there. I went to see Dr Gonzalez today in Winston and he did my fill. He is NOT a Lap Band Surgeon, but he did a lovely fill for me today and sees Mx banded patients, so, there ya go. Let me see if I can find you some research links in LBT...I'll do my best!

Judybellyband told me about a yahoo group called NCbandsters, you may get some good local info there, I'm sorry I'm not very helpful in this area. I know of Dr Bauman in Concord and Dr Voellinger in Charlotte at Presbyterian.

There are many threads on this vs gastric bypass...here are some links...

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7204&highlight=lapband+bypass

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=6458&highlight=lapband+bypass

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=6935&highlight=gastric+bypass

I hope that gets you started...don't give up!

Good Luck on finding a Dr...I don't personally know any in Winston.

I am no pro at the band, just being banded a month ago...but it's what was right for me. I felt safe going with the band. I love my band as I have already lost close to 30 pounds and I have realstic goal. It's not drastic..and completely removable if something is wrong. Plus I still feel I can have children when I feel comfortable with it. :-)

Again good luck!!!!

Hey Donna, are you finding what you need to know?