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I am going back and forth about having the surgery - some seem to have real problems. Are there foods that you can never eat again - can you eat at restaurants - ever able to eat dessert? I don't know if I have the discipline for this once I spend the money (no insurance coverage) Don't want to sound like a whiner but I hope I can learn the truth about what to expect.

Thanks everyone for your replies - haven't quite gotten the hang of this forum yet - will have to parctice a bit to know how to navigate. I will check out those you mentioned - just concerned about going back to Dallas for fills since I live in Arlington but it might be worth the savings:thumbup:

Thanks - I will look at his site. I have gone to free seminar in Arlington but am waffling about the surgery and the cost since I am afraid I may not lose weight since I am not confident I can adhere to all the eating guidelines _ I go back and forth probably like we all do. Thanks for the input. LEW

Were you self-pay-how much? Also who is Dr. J and where is he located? Lin

Thanks Chuck - what about Dr. Barker that I always see advertised?

Can anyone help me - I am looking for reasonalbe self-pay surgery in the DFW area - costs for self-pay seem to vary alot.:tongue2:

Who is doing your surgery and how much - I am in the same boat - insurance doesn't cover and I live in Arlington

Hi: I am considering lap band and have to go the self-pay route - anyone know about the DFW area - I live in Arlington-went to a Dr. Carter session but he seems expensive.