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I'm in the area! I was banded 3 years ago by Dr. Byron Redd at Advanced Surgical in Lees Summit. I will be seeing Dr. Kramer today since Dr. Redd is no longer there. I was happy to hear that you are happy with him since some of the reviews were not so great. Thanks so much for posting here. You have really set my mind at ease

HI Everyone! I am scared and excited wrapped up into one in anticipation of the band. I am so scared that this will be like every other time I tried to lose weight and it just won't work. Or that I will be miserable having to eat so little,....all sorts of thoughts are running thru my head. *sigh* I have done so much research on my own and spoke with the surg. twice already. I have another appt with the Doc on Mar 7th 2011. I'm not sure if I will be able to set a date that day or not. Depends on Tricare I suppose....if they have sent back the authorization or not by that time. I have the support of my husband and grown children (ages 20 and 22). My mother on the other hand, I have chosen not to tell. She would make my life miserable (sadly, she is a mean spirited person of whom I love because she is my mother). I just don't think it is a good idea to tell her. I know I will need lots of support and hopefully I may be of support to someone else. I am looking for buddies who have been thru this and ones that I may go thru the process with. I look forward to many more conversations with you all. Cheers! web