Hello, My name is Jason and I got my surgery date on May 27th. I go in on May 20th for the blood work, upper G.I and EKG and also start my clear liquid diet on the 20th. Dr. Wagner's office submitted my paperwork to the insurance this past Monday and it was approved 2 days later on Wednesday. And they called me right away with the surgery date. So far this process is going fairly smooth for me, and the staff at Dr. Van Wagner's office in St. Louis have been awesome. I will post pre-op pics soon.:redface:

I went in and had all my pre-op testing done yesterday and started my clear liquid diet. Yesterday was really tough on nothing but liquids and I went to bed at 7:30 because all I could think about was how hungry I was. Today has not been that bad on the diet. I can't wait until next Thursday! My Doctor and I decided I will get the Realize band.

Hi, my name is Koren, and i am seriously considering getting a lap band, i have been dieting for as long as i can remember. I think my biggest problem will be getting the support i need from my family. I think they are afraid of surgeries, but i am not. Not if it is going to help me in the long run. i know all the complications that come along with it. When i go see my pcp i am going to tell that i want to get the lapband. i am so glad i found this forum for which i can vent with you guys. how is everyone doing so far and what are you stats...:thumbup:

My band is scheduled for the 24th. I wish you luck!!!