Sweet_pea_2

I'm also a nurse and from Louisiana. I'm scheduled for the lap band on March 17th. My cost is appoximately $15,000 and I'm having it done here in Shreveport about 15 minutes from where I live. I like the idea of having the same doctor for both the surgery and the follow up. What I'm paying includes all follow up with him as well. I understand that it was less expensive in Mexico and I hope that you find someone who follows you who doesn't charge a lot and who is good at what they do. My doctor is awesome. Best of luck!

I'm in Shreveport. I am scheduled to be banded on March 17th....self pay: $15,000. My doctor doesn't require a pre-op diet for 2 weeks...thank goodness. I think I have to do clear liquids the day before surgery only. I am sooOOooo excited about having this done. I just decided about a week ago...I know that seems crazy. I expect to lose 100 pounds in 6 months. Anyone else from NW Louisiana?:w00t:

I'm scheduled to be banded on March 17th! I weigh 350 and I expect to lose 100 pounds in 6 months. I have no doubt that I will achieve that initial goal. Now...the other 80 pounds may take another year but that's okay. The reason I feel confident is because I know I will be working my fat ass off in the gym every second that I'm not working. (I'm an NICU nurse). My kids are grown and my husband is very supportive.:confused:

Thanks oldtimer! I too am on Cpap BUT...other than needing to lose 180 pounds....(lol) and having painful joints.....I have no other health problems. I will do one or the other of those surgeries. I have no choice. I just turned 50 and I don't look nearly that age. I'd like to live a lot longer. I will pray I make the right choice. I will probably go with the adjustable because it seems safer. Ultimately the work is up to me. I just need a jump start. Thanks again.:rolleyes2:

I am scheduled for the lap band on March 17th....St. Patricks Day! I've been reading this forum for a few days and decided it's time to be a part of it. I went to ticker factory and created a graph. Can anyone help????:blushing: I don't know how to import the ticker factory graph onto this site....:wub:!

How do you get the ticker onto this site?

Omg...you are awesome.

I have just started the process toward getting the lap band. I am so excited about it. Can somebody....anybody....tell me something great to make me even more excited. I'd love to hear from someone who has done well and lost a lot of weight. I know that I will...I am confident that I will stick to this program especially because I'm paying for it. My insurance doesn't cover this procedure. Looking forward to hearing from you. I'm in Shreveport Louisiana.:party:

I have just started the process toward getting the lap band. I am so excited about it. Can somebody....anybody....tell me something great to make me even more excited. I'd love to hear from someone who has done well and lost a lot of weight. I know that I will...I am confident that I will stick to this program especially because I'm paying for it. My insurance doesn't cover this procedure. Looking forward to hearing from you. I'm in Shreveport Louisiana.:biggrin:

Gosh, I am so impressed that you have lost 62 pounds in such a short time. How are you feeling and do you feel deprived? I am planning on have the lap band sometime in March. Write back....and good luck!