Hello all!

My name is Christina and I am from northern California. I am just starting my process of trying to get the lap band. I have my class scheduled in July and excited to see where things go from here. I'm currently 5'1" and weight 225lbs. I know I need to lose 10% of my body weight before getting the surgery but I have no idea what to expect in this class.

I'm going through Kaiser... anyone use Kaiser? Let me know your experience.

Any tips and suggestions are welcome!

I'm looking forward to reading success stories and tips on anything and everything.

Good luck to you. The beginning is the easiest part and as it progresses it'll become increasingly more difficult. Don't give up.

What I know about Kaiser is that even though they offer the band they will try to steer u toward the sleeve .they will give you a bunch of reasons but I think the real reason is that they do the sleeve in house and have to contract out the Band surgery so it cost them more. Here is a nonbiased chart on sleeve band and bypass

Trueresults.com

http://www.trueresul...-loss-surgeries

Goodluck !

Hi Christina,

I am new too! I am also from Northern Cali!

My class is scheduled for August 14th. (also with Kaiser)

How did your class go?

What are the next steps?

Hi Christina! Good luck with your journey. I'm just starting out as well, attended the seminar two weeks ago.

May I ask how come you are expected to lose 10% of your body weight before surgery? Is this an insurance requirement?