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I think part of the problem was not having the other surgeon, Dr. Coirin, there. I have researched the one who would perform the lap-band and he gets excellent reviews. He even gets excellent reviews on LapBandTalk. I just got a really unpleasant impression from his partner, Dr. Coates. I'm moving forward and setting my consultation with Dr. Coirin.

Good morning! So I attended the seminar last night and really found it not very helpful. I think I learned more through my own research online and on this forum. I did find one thing rather discouraging? Upsetting? Something? The surgeon who led the seminar, and he does not actually do the lap-band...a different surgeon does, he said he does not like the lap-band, does not recommend it, and that his partner, the one that does the lap-band, doesn't recommend it either. I found this very weird. This particular surgeon was ALL about the duodenal switch. So, I guess my question is....why did you all pick the lap-band? I know why I am. I want a life change, I want to have to change my lifestyle and work for the weight loss. I know if I did gastric, the sleeve or the switch I wouldn't change the behavior that got me here in the first place. Thanks for listening to me ramble :wub:

Congratulations on your success! But I have a question, what is plication? I'm a newbie...my seminar is tonight...so I'm just learning

I can absolutely see the difference!

Hello. My name is Nicole and I have my seminar on Wednesday. I am just beginning my journey and have so many questions. I guess the first of my questions would be what should I expect for the amount of time until I am scheduled for surgery? I am planning on having my insurance pay for the surgery, but haven't even begun that process yet... I would just really appreciate any input at all at as to what I should expect, not just about time...but everything