Hi there!

Just joined the board looking for support and information.

I am scheduled 21 Feb 2011 for my surgery and will have my pre-op appointment Wednesday.

On day 8 of the pre-op diet (protein shakes, yogurt, cottage cheese, juices, broth, Jello, and popsicles). I must say I am really surprised how "not hungry" I am ... but thrilled that I have lost 10lbs since starting the diet.

I have never been a "big" eater - kind of just the opposite - which I am told is what put me in this situation. When I discussed the options with my Dr I really just wanted the band - I had done a lot of research and feel this is the best option for me.

Grace

Hello, I also am on here for information. I am in Texas and would LOVE recommendations on who to use in the central texas area. Not much long until your surgery, best wishes to you and can't wait to see your updates.

Tiffany, I am in Longview, TX but am having my surgery in Dallas at True Results through Dr. Marsden. He apparently has done over 4000 surgeries. So far the process has been fairly simple. I went on their website at www.trueresults.com and put in my insurance information and they called me a few days and told me my insurance covered the procedure. I have to pay my co-pay and 20% of surgery cost so the total is about $2400. I had to do a 3 month supervised weight loss program to meet insurance requirements for BCBS and some other stuff but it has gone pretty quick. I am having my surgery next Wednesday on the 23. Hope that helps.