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I just met Dr. Weaver the other day. I had to find a new doc because mine retired. Dr. Weaver is very nice. If you want any more info let me know.

Snyder is about $10K. Fran Chae, about the same. If you are self pay check out Dr Georgescu too.
Snyder probably has the most successful practice in Denver and the most experience. But their staff sucks big time. At least for me they did. Disappointing because I like the doctor. Although they do make you feel like you're on an assembly line.
Chae, is in South Denver and is good, has probably the least amount of pre-op and post-op rules of all the docs I've seen. I used him and I'm satisfied.
Johnell and Georgescu are in North Denver to Ft Collins area. I've heard good things about them too.
Google bariatric doctors in Denver and you should see a complete list. Or, click on the button at the top of this page labeled surgeons and then surgeons in your area or denver area. Go to a few of their seminars and you should get a feeling for the one you like.
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Frank Chae is awesome.

Hi,
I'm Angela aka Blast. I recently noticed that after my son's birth, 7 years ago, I don't have many pictures of me. I dislike taking pictures because I hate the size I am.
A friend of mine is getting lap band surgery and that's what got me interested in doing weight loss surgery. I do not have much support from other friends or family. Every keeps saying, "Why don't you do it the natural way?" After looking at some youtube and reading posts on here, it seems like it is just a tool, not a procedure that automatically makes me lose weight.
I've done a lot of weight loss diets before with the same outcome. It works for a while, then I get discouraged. I would work out hard and change my diet, but my size would change and not the numbers on the scale. That was so discouraging after training so hard to lose maybe 5 pounds.
I'm hoping joining this group online will get me some support and advice about the lap band before and after I get the surgery. I even have a list of things I want to do once I get to goal weight. This list also gives you an idea of what type of person I am
The List
1) Sky diving
2) Wear a swimsuit that I like
3) Travel to Fiji and pack only swimsuits
4) Cute Halloween costume
5) Tattoo on the side of my ribs
6) New wardrobe (not from Ashley or Lane)
7) Photo Shoot
8) Dance *wink*
9) Run a 5k
10) Buy a ring
11) Belly button piercing
12) Go to an amusement park without wondering if I will fit
13) Buy some Christians (shoes)
14) Go karaoke
15) Run down the street in the buff
16) Not be known as the fat one
17) Go snorkeling in the GA aquarium
18) Cute pregnancy
19) Takes tons of pics of whole body
20) Run after my kid without being winded
21) Get a LBD (little black dress)

Sojourner...you say "we were all told by our surgeons..."
That irked me. How do you know what my surgeon told me or msDuran's told her?
To the OP...1 glass is not the end of the world...next time for each 1 glass of wine, have 2 glasses of Water. Don't think to drive because you don't know how it might affect you differently.
As for the calories...alcohol converts straight to sugar in your blood stream so use in limited quantities.
Forgive yourself and be kind to yourself...there's enough people in this world just waiting to take you down that you don't need to help them with it

Running scared,
I do believe your doctor is the ONLY one who says you can eat and drink?
Anyone else have their doctor tell them this?
I think I will stick to what I have been told. No drinking and eating!

2 weeks post-op with your folks sounds like a very good idea... There's absolutely NO WAY I could have lifted 20lbs for a few weeks after surgery. They ask you not to lift anything up to 40lbs for a month to make sure the stitches are healed...
But your son can sit on your lap!! And if you let him sleep in the bed with you some, you can get lots of cuddle time. Just try to keep him from whacking you in the stomach!!! The day my 4yo daughter came home from her grandparents' house (5 days post-op) she ran flying down the hallway and slammed me in the stomach and yelled "TAG! You're it!!!" and ran away... Welcome home!

I was really fine on just liquid tylenol; though I did stay ahead of the pain the first couple days (yes you should not over do tylenol over 3-4 days or longer).
And I'm sure your parents will enjoy all that grandbaby time! I'll ask my mother (who lives an hour or so away) to come visit me. Her reply "But that's when Fun Great Grandbaby comes to visit me!" (He comes every week!) Sometimes I feel a little neglected.

Well yesterday was my big day. My doctor Dr. Lee and his staff at the Southern Minnesota Surgical center Rock!!!!
Went to hospital at 8:30am went back to the OR at 9:40 Was back in my room waking up at 11:00. I seriously had no pain. I did have a bit of shoulder pain from the gas. But my nurse got hotpacks on my shoulder and it was gone in about an hour. at 11;30 I asked to get up and go to the bathroom and take a little walk down the hall. At 1;00 did the same thing I was in the car and home by 3:30. I did have a dose of Loratab elixer before I left the hospital but really no pain.
Today I have a bit of what feels like a sore muscle wear my port is. Been up walking around did dishes and now sitting at my desk.. Thinking about hitting a few garage sales this afternoon.
Just a word of advice I think what helped me was getting up every hour and walking around. And I did take the Loratab every 4 hours. To stay ahead of any pain. They say your second day is the worst. But it really just feels like I did 200 crunches.
My mouth is so dry from the patch behind my ear but that can come off tomorrow when I get to shower.
So excited for my new journey!!

Hello!!
I'm so excited to get the ball rolling on this. I've been looking into getting a lap band for the last 5 years and i'm finally going to do it. We're just working out a few last minute payment questions and then we'll have all the who, when and where's.I'm just so excited.
Although i'll have help from my parents, my biggest concern is caring for my son post op. I'm a single mom and he's currently 7 months old. I would like to meet and talk to others in a similar situation as mine.
I'm looking forward to starting this journey.