Sarahbear0429

I am actually driving to Denver for Dr. Weaver. He is running an AWESOME special right now for $8450! My pre-op diet is no carb/high protein for 2 weeks to shrink the liver. I've seen ppl on here doing a 2 week all liquid diet, so I'm not sure. I guess it just depends on what ur Dr. suggests. Let me know what u think of Dr. Malley, I think I'll be using him for my fills, cuz driving to CO every 2 weeks to a month is not really an option!

Welcome! KC here too (well, Blue Springs) and I'm scheduled for March 1st. Who's ur doc?

Hello friends! I am so excited right now that I can't hardly sit still! I am scheduled to be banded March 1st by Dr. John Weaver in CO. I am 31 yrs old and live in Blue Springs, MO, so I'll be driving 9 hrs. The great part is that my in-laws are going as well, so we are making a 5 day mini-vacation out of the deal. I've never seen the mountains, so I'm super stoked! We have 4 kids that keep me VERY busy, 3 in school. I have the best husband a girl could ask for, but when it came to being banded, he was very hesitant. He likes the "fluff". Well, the "fluff" has worn out its welcome. I've been fighting my weight all my life, and am now at 225lbs. I've been able to lose weight in the past (for God's sake I could prob write a book on diet and nutrition) but never had the willpower to keep it off. So...here I am, now accepting the fact that I need help. I need something to physically stop this addiction. My mind is in a good place, and I'm ready to commit. I had my consult with Dr. Weaver this morn by phone, and tmrw morn is with the nutritionist, Paula. I start my pre-op diet Thurs of no carb/high protein. Everyone there is AMAZING and sooo helpful. I'm not another number. I will keep posting as my journey continues!

Sweet! Talked to my surgeon today, and he says the water method is fine. He uses it bcuz he says when u start to ferl restriction with water, u KNOW it's gonna restrict food even more! Seems like either is okay, just a matter of preference. I just can't wait to get this show on the road!

They told me to wear sweats or stretch pants to the hospital. U will be bloated from the gas and the surgery itself. Good luck!

Ugh! That sucks! It's $250 here too, but $150 WITHOUT flouro. I guess I'll go for the extra $100 so I KNOW what's going on!

Awesome!

Hi fellow Bandsters! I am scheduled to have Lap Band surgery March 1st! Yay I am leaving state for my procedure, but want to find follow up care including fills here in KC. I am searching docs and found that some use flouroscopy and barium swallow routinely, and others don't. Obviously the x-ray guided fills are more expensive, but I'm wondering which fill approach got u into the "green zone" quicker? I'd rather pay more for a more accurate fill than to go several times (wasting more time and $) to play the guessing game. What are your experiences using both approaches in the first couple months following surgery? Thanks in advance!

So far everyone has been amazing, and super informative. U don't feel like "another number". I'm scheduled for March 1st. Will update along the way!

March 1st here! I will be posting with updates the whole way! Super excited!!!!!