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Well I am off to get my band on Monday, 9/26! I called yesterday to ask when I would get scheduled and they asked if I could come in Monday! Not only that, my Dr. told me I get free fills for the first year! Needless to say I am happy and nervous. My Dr. also said I could more than likely drive myself home the next day. Did anyone else drive themself home the next day? I am thinking I might take a friend and have her drive me home (2 hr drive) the same day. Any info is greatly appreciated.

Delarla, All that can be seen is not tangible. I have very liberal views and know the power of clicking the button if I don't feel like reading something. I read more on your views about God than anyone else's on this board, though. Of course, I am still a newbie too.

I agree with DeLarla(name?). If thats your name, I like it! Mine is Darla, similar but not as fancy (smile). Your slumberparty site is your business, both figuratively and literally. Some sell tupperware, some sell slumber party supplies. Hey, I personally am grateful for such businesses. Anybody ever go into an "adult toy" store and feel like the floor was similar to that of an old theater's linoleum? This ages me of course but I am much rather shop for self of bridal shower/bach. party gifts in the comfort of a friend's home amongst friends anyday!

I have not seen his name once, makes me wonder why??????????/ I have been approved for 2 weeks and still have not been scheduled. If I don't get scheduled this week (I keep calling but can never reach the person in charge of my file) does anyone think I can take my letter of approval to a different dr? It is addressed to Dr. Owens. I'm new at this so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Wow! I really appreciate the info and support. I did some more searching around and then came back to this site to find all this wonderful and sincere feedback. Rerouting my organs is exactly what freaks me out with the other surgery and it is so true about the fact that the band is adjustable. Thanks so much for the support.............guess I'm getting a little nervous now that I know it is really going to happen. I am reassured that this is right for me!

I found this site after I was approved. A friend said I should have just gone for the gastric bypass. Seems I read post after post about people have resurgeries due to port problems. Is this the norm? I soooo hope I am not making a mistake. For those who have surgeries later on, do the insurance pay? I have not been scheduled yet but am the sole provider for my family. One person said he had had 4 surgeries to correct port problems in 5 years...........wow!

Hi there! I am in San Diego and will be scheduling with Dr. Milton Owens. He apparently contracts out with several hospitals. I was going to have mine done at Alvarado Hospital in La Mesa but they are having some type of contractual dispute that has caused them to put the lap band surgery on hold. So, since I have my letter of approval, I am more than likely going through Coastal Obesity Center, another facility Dr. Owens works with. I may have to travel to Orange County for this but thats fine with me. I am sooo ready for this. Let's keep in touch, ok?

I'm in San DIego and will be getting scheduled next week. Anybody work with Dr. Owens?

Hi, I have almost an identical situation. My insurance approved me so I think your chances are good! Best of luck!

Hey all! I found this site last night and am so excited to see the overwhelming support. Ya have ta admit it, we are some of the nicest folks around! I am 45, school teacher, weight is in the 200's (afraid to look at scale) and have just been approved for the lap band. I am nervous and really hope I am doing the right thing. Women in my family (for several generations) have a history of becoming obese, having strokes, dying young. I am caring for my mom who is completely disabled and on hospice from an obesity related (and diabetes, of course) stroke. I have watched her fade away for 5 years now. Finally I said "time to take some action" and never thought my insurance would approve me, but they did! I don't have a scheduled surgery date yet but should by next week. Question: What is PBing????? Glad yal are here!