Best Dr. in Little Rock area?This is a discussion on Best Dr. in Little Rock area? within the Arkansas Local Lap-Band® Support forums, part of the USA Local Lap-Band® Support category; I had LAP-BAND® almost one year ago in Kansas City, KS. My family and I are looking to move to ... 
02-10-2008, 03:15 PM
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I had LAP-BAND® almost one year ago in Kansas City, KS. My family and I are looking to move to the LR area this year. Just wondering if you guys can recommend a LR area Dr. I can move to for follow up and fill maintenance?
Thanks
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Banded 2/27/07
S400/C270/G200ish
Total lost: 130 - a baby giraffe
For before and after photos you can check out my myspace site.
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02-10-2008, 05:44 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 34
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I'm just starting the whole process but I can tell you that I was referred to Dr. Wellborn but he did not want to accept my insurance. I am now starting the process again with Dr. Baker. Another doctor here that I have heard of is Dr. Lutrell. I can not give a personal opinion about any of them since I have not been in the care of them, but this may give you a starting point.
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02-10-2008, 06:00 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 26
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City: Fayetteville State: Arkansas |
I see Dr. Wellborn, both he and his staff are wonderful! 4 of his staff have had the LAP-BAND® themselves, which makes it comforting to know that they have walked in your shoes. They are also very easy to contact, I almost always talk to a person when I call their office. If I have to leave a message I get a call back within an hour or 2. I don't know anything about the other Docs in the Little Rock area, but I would definitely recommend Dr. Wellborn.
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02-11-2008, 02:08 PM
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Does Dr. Wellborn have a web site?
Good luck on the surgery. Both you guys look like you are just getting ready to go here! Good for you guys! It's a rollercoaster so make sure the bar is firmly on your lap. Or like me everything was firmly on you! HA
__________________ Jonathan
Banded 2/27/07
S400/C270/G200ish
Total lost: 130 - a baby giraffe
For before and after photos you can check out my myspace site.
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02-11-2008, 06:14 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 26
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City: Fayetteville State: Arkansas |
One of Dr. Wellborn's websites: The Wellborn Clinic :: Home
and one more: St. Vincent Weight Loss Center
Good luck with your move, and finding your new fill doctor! I hope you like Little Rock! If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask!
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02-12-2008, 07:27 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 54
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I was banded by Dr. Luttrell 2/19/07 and am down 83 lbs on two fills (306 to 223). I have to say I'm quite pleased with the results as well as Dr. Luttrell and his staff.
Here's his website link: Arkansas Lapband | |
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03-11-2008, 03:44 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 23
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City: Fort Smith State: AR |
I am going to Dr. Luttrell I go in to be banded on April 10th. I really like him and everyone that works there. Good Luck! | |
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03-11-2008, 04:49 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 54
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City: E. Camden State: AR |
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Originally Posted by ashleykay5  I am going to Dr. Luttrell I go in to be banded on April 10th. I really like him and everyone that works there. Good Luck! |
I hope you are as pleased with your results as I am with mine. Good luck and keep us posted!  | |
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03-11-2008, 05:35 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 34
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Just an update...I had my surgery on the 5th by Dr. Baker and he is great. His entire staff has been wonderful! I am 6 days post-op & still recovering but I am very happy with my doctor. | |
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03-17-2008, 09:20 PM
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Does anyone know of a doctor in the Fayetteville area? | |
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03-18-2008, 08:00 AM
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Mike Masterson, a columnist for the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, wrote a favorable piece about LAP-BAND® surgery last year and used a LAP-BAND® surgeon from the Fayetteville area as his primary information source. I can't remember the surgeon's name but there IS one in the area. A little research should turn him up. | |
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03-23-2008, 11:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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City: Camden State: Arkansas |
I most definitely recommend Dr. Wellborn in Little Rock. They have always been like family to me and everyone else that I know that has been banded. If I cannot get an answer on the phone, I send an e-mail and they answer it very quickly. Also, when I was too tight, Suzan met me at the office and unfilled me on a Sunday afternoon!! Wonderful. Their website is arkansasobesitysurgery.com. Good Luck!! Dr. Baker was trained by Dr. Wellborn on how to do the band so I think he is ok too.
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03-24-2008, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 54
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City: E. Camden State: AR |
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Originally Posted by jbtullis I had LAP-BAND® almost one year ago in Kansas City, KS. My family and I are looking to move to the LR area this year. Just wondering if you guys can recommend a LR area Dr. I can move to for follow up and fill maintenance?
Thanks | I know that Luttrell has accepted patients for fills who have had their surgery done in Mexico. I would think he would do the same for USA patients. | |
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03-24-2008, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 51
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I see Dr. Wellborn, I do know tho he has been sick and was himself in the hospital last month. I am not sure how many new patients he will be taking.. geri oh I am Jan 07 down 100l.b
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:ranger: This is me now, this was me before, :hungry: down 100lbs since Jan 07. Geri in BB
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