Come On SC!

[kathystrick 3]

I am from Sumter, SC but moved to Atlanta in July. We get back home at least once a month. I am still in the starting stages of the banding process.

[scgirl81 0]

Welcome to the SC page! I hope your band process goes smoothly.

[kathystrick 3]

Thanks Ashley. You are really doing great. Over half way to your goal...Woo Hoo!! You go girl! Hopefully that will be me by this time next year.

[CindyJ 0]

A proctor is a Dr. that has performed many of the techniques being done , such as the lapband and is basically watching over the Dr. that is performing the surgery that is still new to him. I go Nov 28 for my lecture and will start my journey from there.

Woodruff is in Spartanburg Co. off I 26. Just a small qiet town. The kind I like ! Thank you for your e-mail

[scgirl81 0]

CindyJ Thanks for the information and good luck. I kind of like the small towns too. I am from Lugoff. It doesn't get much smaller than that.

[hot nana 0]

Hi, I was banded in mexico in 2006. I am in Myrtle Beach SC, and orignally

from Albany GA. I go to Moultrie GA to Fill Centers of America. They band people who had surgery anywhere, and it only cost $165.00. I was also told there was a fill center in Denver NC. I would like to find a support group in Myrtle Beach. Hope this helps.

[tskelli 1]

Hey there SC folks! I was born in Woodruff, raised in Spartanburg. I lived in Lee County for about 6 years in the 90's. I live in Lexington now, and have been in the Columbia area for the past 11 years. I was banded 2/19/08 by Dr. Antonetti of Riverside Surgical at Lexington Medical Center. :tongue:

[scgirl81 0]

Welcome to the board tskelli. As you can tell there doesn't seem to be a lot of activity on it. Which is too bad because I think there are a lot of banded SC folks out there.

I see you used Dr. Antonetti. I am a patient of his also and have been very pleased.

Good luck with your journey.

[tskelli 1]

Thanks for the response! I have no complaints about Dr. Antonetti and staff. I had a good experience at LMC. This is one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Do you live in Columbia? Do you ever attend the support group meetings? Does Dr. Antonetti do your fills?

Thanks again! Kelli

[scgirl81 0]

I actually live in Lugoff, but work in Columbia. I haven't done the support groups. I probably should, but I stay crazy busy most of the time. Dr. Antonetti has done 2 of my fills and James the assistant has done the other.

[traci08 0]

Hi Everyone I am new to this sight also. It really is full of alot of information. I was banded January 4,08 at Rochester General in Rochester NY. I weighed 221lbs and now weigh 180lbs it was the best decision I ever made I couldnt be happier. My question is we are moving to Mauldin,SC at the beginning of July and need to find a Doctor in the area. I found a group of doctors that work together in Greenville,SC. They are Dr.Boar,Dr.Cobb,Dr. Carbanel so if any of you are familiar and can give me some feedback it would be really appreciated. I am very happy with my Dr. here but you have to do what you have to sometimes. Thank You!!!!!

[tskelli 1]

Hey, Traci! Glad you're here! I don't really have any info for doctors in the upstate, but you may find information in the Doctors and Hospitals forum. Great job on the weight loss so far!

I was born and raised in Spartanburg, which isn't too far from Mauldin, but I moved from there a long time ago. My dad still lives up that way, so I go visit from time to time. I hope your move goes smoothly! Keep us updated!

[tlynn 0]

Hello to all the South Carolina bandsters. I live in Beaufort,SC. I was banded on Feb 29,2008. I have lost 30 pounds and cant wait until my 1st fill.

[wanda-sc 0]

I lived in Rock Hill all of my life until we moved about 7 miles to York 2 years ago. I am in the preliminary stages right now. The doctor I am going to is at Lexington Medical Center and I had to attend one info group meeting, I have an appt with him April 8, and I hear everyone has to have counseling. So with all that if they accept me, maybe June to August for surgery. I can't wait. I am so sick of looking and feeling like this. Glad to know there are others close by going through the same things and we can talk.:cursing:

[neverB4 2]

I'm also being banded by Dr. Antonetti on 5/13. Went to seminar on 3/3. I'm self-pay so it's moving pretty fast. Only slowdown is they're 6wks into surgery schedule. I'm on pre-op diet and wait list in hopes of being moved up!!

Edited April 7, 2008 by neverB4