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Need help finding a good surgeon in California

Hello everyone. I am new to the group and it looks so informative! I am very interested in the lap band but I live in California near Sacramento. Does anyone know of a good place to go in the area. I could even travel near to San Francisco if need be.

I really feel this surgery could help me. My daughter has had 22 surgeries and through it all I have put on so much weight that I just can't get off!! I would really appreciate any info you can give me.

Thanks, Heather

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    Hello! I highly recommend Dr. Machado with Sacramento Bariatric: Sacramento Bariatric Medical Associates

    She is very approachable, supportive, and an excellent surgeon. Her staff is great, too, and Sac Bariatric is a Center of Excellence. They have a very comprehensive program that includes support groups and lots of follow-up care. Dr. Machado made me feel very comfortable and confident about the surgery. I moved away from CA, but I can always e-mail Dr. Machado, and she responds right away! She is the best! Good luck!

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    Hello I heard great things about Dr. Machado too in Sacramento. However, she is not part of my insurance plan. I live in Stockton and went to the Alta Bates Bariatric Center in Oakland, which is a Center for Excellence. Doctor Kim is my doctor and she is great!

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