I have just recently joined the board and have been devouring all the info shared here. I am cosidering taking the plunge and having a band put on. My Neurologist has been suggesting it for a while, and this past Thursday she really PUSHED for it.

First, I'm worried by insurance (BCBS of TX) won't cover it. But I have loads of comorbidities that really support this as being necessary for me and not "cosmetic". I have Multiple Sclerosis,

sleep Apnea, fatty liver disease, and borderline Type 2 diabetes. I am 39 and mother to a 10 year old son (who I'd like to be more active with).

I'm presently checking into two doctors on my insurance plan right now. Dr. Robert Snow, and Dr. Veninga. Does anyone have any experience with these gentlemen? Any feedback good or bad is welcomed. And if responses like this are not allowed on the list, then please feel free to email me personally.

Thanks so much!

Hoping to be a "Bandster" soon!

Stacey Fortenberry

215/215/?? and a 5'1" shorty

ksfortenberry@verizon.net

So Stampladi did you get your band? If you did how is everything going? Let me know how it went I am thinking of using the same doctor if of course my insurance will pay for it. I'll be glad to hear from you!!

Welcome to LBT :confused:

I live in Texas near Austin, I got my band in Victoria TX Dr Chang

Nana~