Hi all!

I have been lurking for about a week now. I am attending the informational seminar tonight. I wondered if any of you had any advice on things for me to ask or be aware of during this seminar. Any and all help is greatly appreciated!

What are the fill protocols? In other words, how often can you get a fill, does it cost or is it insurance paid? Does the doc do the fills or a nurse? How many lapband cases has the doctor performed? What are the pre op dietary restrictions? Post op dietary restrictions? Is there a nutritionist on staff? Is there access to the nut?

Have fun!

tmf had alot of good points. mine seem silly now.

but i am gonna say it anyhow, bring a note pad, take notes and jot down questions to ask or your concerns...there i said it

good luck.

Thanks guys! Carolinagirl, I'm in NC as well, a little further towards Charlotte though. This forum has helped me so much and continues to do so and I'm on ly in the beginning of this whole thing. You guys are great!

Thanks guys! Carolinagirl, I'm in NC as well, a little further towards Charlotte though. This forum has helped me so much and continues to do so and I'm on ly in the beginning of this whole thing. You guys are great!

gotta love us carolina girls......

I love my monthly meetings. They usually have a topic and we can ask any questions we want. We sometimes go around the room and tell what type of surgery we have had or are thinking of. Tell our weight loss. I have learned a real lot at these. My husband usually goes with me and has learned from the dietitian a lot about carbs (he is a diabetic). Bringing a note book is a great idea, too

At one meeting one other bander, sort of took over the meeting (she was rude-I thought) but she explained the Fitbit and now I own one.

Have fun tonight. I have mine next Thursday which is good because Boston is having another snow storm right now.

I love my monthly meetings. They usually have a topic and we can ask any questions we want. We sometimes go around the room and tell what type of surgery we have had or are thinking of. Tell our weight loss. I have learned a real lot at these. My husband usually goes with me and has learned from the dietitian a lot about carbs (he is a diabetic). Bringing a note book is a great idea' date=' too

At one meeting one other bander, sort of took over the meeting (she was rude-I thought) but she explained the Fitbit and now I own one.

Have fun tonight. I have mine next Thursday which is good because Boston is having another snow storm right now.[/quote']

Hey, I'm in Boston to. Where did you have your surgery and support group do you attend?

Hey, I'm in Boston to. Where did you have your surgery and support group do you attend?

I go to the Milton hospital for the support group but the surgery was at the BI, Boston. My surgeon now does the WLS at Milton, also, so I see him there now. The people at the Milton are great. Which hospital are you using?

I go to the Milton hospital for the support group but the surgery was at the BI' date=' Boston. My surgeon now does the WLS at Milton, also, so I see him there now. The people at the Milton are great. Which hospital are you using?[/quote']

I had my surgery at Milton. We probably had the same surgeon. Dr. Andrews? Are you going to the next support group meeting?

I had my surgery at Milton. We probably had the same surgeon. Dr. Andrews? Are you going to the next support group meeting?

Dr. Schneider did my surgery. I will be at Thursday night's meeting. I forgot the topic but they are usually good ones. My name is Arlene.

Dr. Schneider did my surgery. I will be at Thursday night's meeting. I forgot the topic but they are usually good ones. My name is Arlene.

I'm bianca. Dr. Schneider assisted dr. Andrews with my procedure. All of the nurses had nothing but good things to say about them. They are great surgeons.

I've been to two meeting and looking forward to this one.