Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to let everyone know that there is another surgeon in Minnesota doing Lap-Band surgery's. His name is Dr. Peter Billing and he is located in Moose Lake, MN. His phone number is 218-485-5842.

I'm pretty sure he's just starting out, as he had an ad in my local paper and no waiting list. I called on a Monday and he could have seen me that same week. Due to my schedule, I can't see him until Nov. 10th.

When I called the office, I actually talked to him. He asked me some questions and I asked him a few. Much different than the people at Abbot!

Anyway, I'll post again after I've seen him.

Melissa

How exciting!!! He sounds like a breath of fresh air in the whole crazy weightloss surgery lap band chaos! If I knew my insurance would cover him, I wouldn't hesitate to go with a "newer" surgeon. It's not like he got a lap band kit at Target and practiced on a teddy bear...these guys are educated!! Even if I had to drive five hours (which is how far Moose Lake is from my house) I'd still have him do the surgery...the no waiting list is a huge bonus.

Sometimes things just work out the way they are supposed to work out!

Keep us posted!

Megan

Melissa:

Please let me know how it goes. Moose Lake isn't far from where I live...I didn't know there was somebody in Moose Lake. However, after reading your message I see that Dr. Billings might be associated with the doctors in Crosby that I'm considering.

I'm attending an informational session in Crosby the evening of Nov. 17, but I'm anxiously awaiting your reply regarding Dr. Billings.

I'm thinking some of these rural doctors will have a greatly reduced waiting time when compared to the Twin Cities.

Good luck to you on Monday!