Hello,

I am interested in getting the Lap Band procedure and would like some input on where to get started. I am 21 years old, 5 foot 7 and wiegh 245. I have a BMI of 36.9. I have not yet gone to my doctor to talk to her about this but I am making an appointment soon. Any suggestions or tips for me as I embrak on this new journey? My mom had the Gastric Bypass surgery a couple years ago. I guess you can say I have her every gene. I am up for some rough health problems and want to stop going in that direction. I have tried everything from wieght watchers to nutrisystem to herba life and still cannot loose the weight. Adivce about my situation would be appreciated.

i would call ur insurance for them to give u the doctor in ur network...i went to the 1800 get thin place in beverly hills and they burned my insurance company for money for all kinds of testing wen they knew i was not in their network

Call your insurance and find out their policy on bariatric surgery. It looks like you're BMI is closer to 38, and usually you need a 40+ if you don't have any other health issues.

Research the procedure a lot and read the ins and outs. Also, research the other WLS options just so you know the differences.

Do your research and then do more. Don't believe everything your read on the weight loss forums. Go to the Allergan sight and Realize band sights and download a copy of their booklet. They are the manufacturers of the bands. Also you will have a lot of tests done. Make sure you get copies of everything. I guarantee you when the process gets going someone will say, "oh, I didn't get a copy of that". Good Luck.