Richmond area please Help a Bandster from Florida

Looking for some recomendations for a fellow bandster who is moving to the Richmond area.  She will be needing a Dr for fills (had her band  placed in Florida but is now moving to your area) she will also need a good support group.  Any and all input is appreciated. Thanks to all of you and wishing you all the best! Laurie

Hi Laurie, Welcome to the VA boards. I do not have personal experience with Lap Band but I see others on here who go to the following  Eliseo A. Bautista M.D., FACS      Amy Elizabeth Martin, M.D.      Neil E. Hutcher M.D.     The phone is 804 285 3225 and you can check them out at left Find A Bariatric Surgeon. Best of luck and see you around!

Dr. Bautista et al practice atsCommonwealth Surgeons, St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond. St. Mary's has SUPER support groups (five a month): lapband, pre/post surgery, general "is it normal?", nutrition and relapse/maintenence. We look forward to our Florida friend joining us. BJ