I had a baby in March. I was overweight throughout my pregnancy but my OB never scolded me about it. I had a hysterectomy on Thursday and when I went to my pre op appointment on Tuesday I told him oh yeah BTW I just got a Lap Band a few weeks ago. I was sort of nervous to tell him. I wasn't sure what he would think about it. He smiled really big and said that was GREAT!! He said his wife has one also and she's lost over 100 pounds with hers.

I was so relieved that he had no issue with it.

Thats awesome...I think doctors (other than lapband surgeons) are becoming more educated and tolerant of lap band patients.

I have also received a lot of positive feedback, even from my dentist!...

Ultimately we all had the surgery for our health...so it really doesnt matter what they think :biggrin:

My GYN was the one who planted the seed and gave me my docs name. He wants me to speak to his daughter about it! My GP is happy w/ the progress too. I do agree that more Health professional are becoming educated.

However, when I went for my first mammogram the form asks about surgery and foreign things, like pins and plates, so I wrote down lap-band. I laughed so hard when both the girl at the desk and the technician both said I would have to slide it down for the mammogram. They believed it was like a girdle......Even when I explained it they both looked confused.

LOL!!! Were they embarrassed when they finally understood what it was?

I really felt like neither fully understood. I have to have another one and this time I will make sure they get it.