Hi -

New member - just registered. Nice to see there are other people from Idaho here! I am planning on getting banded in late Jan/early Feb. Haven't met with the doctor yet.

Has anyone else had their sleep study done? I've had one and the doctor requested that I come back for a C-PAP study. Just curious if anyone else has been through it.

This whole process is so expensive - and I have great insurance. I can't imagine paying for all of it myself.

Just wondering if there is anyone else from this area that has had their band done by Dr. Cahn?

Hi Everyone my name is Dr. Luke Mayes. Not only am i a lap band patient, banded 11-23-07 in juarez Mexico, i have also become a fill doctor. i keep all of my rates below fill centers rates and a very excited to be centrally located to so many people who no longer have to travel or fly long distances just to get their after care. if you have any questio-ns or would like to come meet -us, please give our office a call or email me. 208-375-9000 or drlukemayes@gmail.com or staff@drlukemayes.com

ps i do know a few people banded by dr chan. call if you have questions.

Hello. My sister and I are going to be banded in late Feb early March. I am going to go through Dr. Bob Korn. I am in the Twin Falls area. Where are you?

Welcome you two!!!! Well first off there is not a whole lot of talking that seems to go on in the Idaho thread...so keep looking around at all the other threads!!!!! Second, congrats on your way to health!!!! You can PM me anytime if you need anything....

Hi everyone. just wanted to spread the word about Dr. Luke Mayes :thumbup:in Boise, Idaho. I was banded in July of 2008 here in Boise, however, my surgeon recently relocated to Portland. So, I first went to Fill Center USA. In my opinion...I WILL NEVER RETURN TO FILL CENTER USA in Boise. They did not meet my expectation. So, then, I did more research and found Dr. Luke Mayes, D.C. I have been into his office twice for fills. HE is GREAT GREAT!!! I highly recommend him. He takes time to know you, has lots of great information & professional. His website is Dr. Luke Mayes - Natural Medicine, Wellness & Chiropractic - Chiropractor in Boise, Idaho ID 83709. Especially if you were banded outside Boise, it's important to develop connection locally for fills & other band concerns. PS, I love my band

I was banded on 4/6 by Dr. Anderson in Boise. I love him. His office is supportive and I love their support group once a month.

keep in touch Boise Banders!

Any body out there?

I had my sleep study at the Idaho Sleep Health center in Boise by the mall. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and had to go back for another study to see how the Cpap machine. I have been using the machine for a couple of months now and love it. I was having chest pains prior to getting the machine and they have completely gone away. My insurance is pretty good and I ended up paying about 1,100-1,200 out of pocket total for both sleep studies and for the Cpap machine and doctor's appointment. If you have any questions about my experience I would love to answer them.

Wanted to add that that it looks like our surgery dates (mine isn't scheduled yet, but I'm hopeful for end of Jan-Feb) may be around the same time. Which doctor are you considering? I think I am going with Dr. Valentine, I attended Dr. Anderson's seminar as well. The most important difference for me between the two is that Dr. Anderson requires weight loss prior to surgery and Dr. Valentine does not.

SuBandy

Ive heard good things about Dr. Anderson and Dr. Valentine.

Hi Everyone my name is Dr. Luke Mayes. Not only am i a lap band patient' date=' banded 11-23-07 in juarez Mexico, i have also become a fill doctor. i keep all of my rates below fill centers rates and a very excited to be centrally located to so many people who no longer have to travel or fly long distances just to get their after care. if you have any questio-ns or would like to come meet -us, please give our office a call or email me. 208-375-9000 or drlukemayes@gmail.com or staff@drlukemayes.com

ps i do know a few people banded by dr chan. call if you have questions.[/quote']

So what do you charge? My surgeon charged me $200 my new insurance doesn't cover it. I don't really want to leave my surgeon but I can't afford $200 for .25 to .5ml a fill