vlmar55

Who has had the Lap Band surgery and it failed? Also why do you think it failed?

No, I live in Athens, AL. Thanks anyway

It would be nice to have someone to talk with who is at the same stage of the surgery.

There is not a doctor in Athens that I would trust to put a bandaid on me. Nashville is about 100 miles.

:sad:Hi, everyone. I am Vickie and am 53 years old. I too have tried every diet known to man and then invented some. Always same results...little or not long lasting. I am about to become a grandmother for the 3rd time and will be babysitting a newborn fulltime. I have a number of health issues that are only made worse by my weight. My BMI is 56!! I have always been terrified of the bypass, but I'm not as scared of the LapBand. I have done my 6 mos weight loss required by BC/BS of AL, and attended a seminar at Vanderbilt, but I live in Athens, AL and don't want to have to drive the Nashville all the time. I signed up for a seminar with dr. Mailapur, but had to cancel. I am now in the process of rescheduling with him. I am looking forward to discussing my and your progresses together. Has anyone used DR. Mailapur and if so, were they satisfied? Any help or advice would be appreciated.:wink: