Where are all the SC people? I know there has to be some banders out there? Come on and lets talk and get to know each other. I was banded on the 30th of June. If you are new here and want someone to talk to I am your girl. This is the best decision I have ever made for myself and I am lovin' it!

Angie

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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:

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.

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

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.

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!!!!!

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!

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.

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:

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!!

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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!!

Glad to hear that. I have been very pleased with Dr. Antonetti and the staff at Riverside. Keep in touch and much sucess on your journey!