I have my consultation on March 8th and my pre-op on March 16th and then my surgery on April 13th.

I am not really sure what to expect. I won the Lap-Band® surgery on my local radio station (that still sounds weird and I have now been saying it for two weeks), so I am not sure what I am going to have to have done (tests-wise) since there is no insurance and I am not self-pay.

I do know that I have to do the liquid diet for two weeks before the surgery. I get back from vacation on March 27th and start the liquid diet on March 28th.

I have no idea what to expect. I am very excited, I would never be able to afford this surgery on my own and my insurance wouldn't cover it.

The surgeon, Dr. Sidney Rohrschrieb is a good surgeon and well-known around here, so I am not worried about his expertise, and his staff has been wonderful.

I guess that I will just have to wait until the 8th to get all my answers.

This site has been so helpful, I appreciate everyone who has taken time to share their experience and their knowledge. Hopefully, I will be able to do the same in the near future.

Deena:smile2:

I have my consultation on March 8th and my pre-op on March 16th and then my surgery on April 13th.

I am not really sure what to expect. I won the Lap-Band®® surgery on my local radio station (that still sounds weird and I have now been saying it for two weeks), so I am not sure what I am going to have to have done (tests-wise) since there is no insurance and I am not self-pay.

I do know that I have to do the liquid diet for two weeks before the surgery. I get back from vacation on March 27th and start the liquid diet on March 28th.

I have no idea what to expect. I am very excited, I would never be able to afford this surgery on my own and my insurance wouldn't cover it.

The surgeon, Dr. Sidney Rohrschrieb is a good surgeon and well-known around here, so I am not worried about his expertise, and his staff has been wonderful.

I guess that I will just have to wait until the 8th to get all my answers.

This site has been so helpful, I appreciate everyone who has taken time to share their experience and their knowledge. Hopefully, I will be able to do the same in the near future.

Deena:smile2:

CONGRATULATIONS!! You are in for a life changing experience. This surgery is awesome and probably the best thing that you could have ever done for yourself. Please keep reading and reading and reading. Be sure to ask questions along the way. The people here are wonderful and very supportive. Please keep us posted on your progress.

I just had my first visit/consult with Dr. Sidney Rohrschrieb this past monday. I went to see him at his Clinton office. He is nice..everyone there is great. I'm jealous you won it!! How cool! Yet, a little strange! I wish I could have mine as soon as you are.