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nurse2009
LAP-BAND Patients
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Looking for a surgeon close to home. Wondering if anyone has Used Dr Pennings from surgical bariatrics northwest?
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I have tricare reserve select. Have been researching LB like crazy and finally decided this is something I NEED! Can anyone tell me what steps to take first to get things going?
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Thank you for the wonderful advise and info! you give me hope! I am sure I will have more questions for you soon!
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so what determines how long you stay on the pre op diet?
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How long did it take for you to actually get to band placed from when you started to research it. I would like to get it done ASAP!!! but it kind of sounds like it will take a while until they will actually do the procedure. :confused:
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Thank you for all of the info! How does the band work for pregnancy? is it safe?
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I saw that you did private pay. How much did it cost?
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I have recently been thinking about being banded. Looking for a good surgeon and facility. I also have tricare but am not sure if it should cover everything? Any info that you have is greatly appreciated! I live in Spokane but would travel if needed.