I live in Tallahassee, FL, but the doctors here that do the bands do not have the expertise I feel comfortable with. They do specialize in laparoscopic surgery, but not bariatric.

Anyway, I found an awesome doctor and staff (who many of them have gotten the band) in Albany, GA (about a 2 hour drive). I DON'T MIND making the trip for the Pre-op, surgery, and 1 week post appt at all, but I am nervous about the fills...

I see alot on this website that several of you have to get filled or de-filled quite alot. Do you think it's worth the 2 hour drive? I'd be stuck going to Albany for at least a year...

PLEASE HELP

Only you can determine that....but I drove more than 2 and it was worth it!

yes, but you won't have a fill once a month...I think it'll give you peace of mind to use a doctor you're comfortable with.

Yes it's worth it. FYI I have to drive almost an hour to get to my doc and he's in the same city (BAD traffic and construction everywhere!) I'd drive 2 hours for that; it's so important to have a great experienced surgeon, and great aftercare! Go for it!

THANKS GUYS! PRE-OP TOMORROW! I'm so excited!

i do wonder tho... what if u have an emergency... like too full, or an obstuction? maybe u could find a doctor close to u to do fills and be there for emergencies if they should ever come up? (im not saying that u will have an emergency, but it's always safe to have a back up)

i wish u lots of luck on your journey!

amy

i do wonder tho... what if u have an emergency... like too full, or an obstuction? maybe u could find a doctor close to u to do fills and be there for emergencies if they should ever come up? (im not saying that u will have an emergency, but it's always safe to have a back up)

i wish u lots of luck on your journey!

amy

That is absolutely my fear! I go tomorrow for Pre-op, so I will be sure to ask. The hospital here has a Bariatric Center, so I would guess as a whole, they could at least help me in the case of an emergency...