After looking at so much info and many talk with my husband, I have decided that I want to get the Lap Band surgery. Now I am stuck, I dont even know where to start. Who do I go see first? I know that my insurance will cover all but $2000 and I dont need a referral. I just dont know how to get this rolling. Any help would be so great!!!!!! Heres to starting what will be a great journey <3

Just Google lap band and your city name and start calling around to get prices. Also, you can look in the forums under your area for doctors and reviews.

Go to the top of this page and click on "Surgeons". Input your zip code and find popular surgeons in your area. Google or call them to see if they're holding any seminars. Go to as many as you can so you find the one doctor you feel comfortable with. Ask questions, go to support groups before settling on a surgeon. Good luck.

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Pick a surgeon and attend their seminars. Learn all you can before the surgery.

Research! I did lots, 6 months worth!

I started out at one hospital went through their seminar and did NOT like their surgeon! My mom was seeing the only surgeon who accepted her insurance I went to her seminar with her an quickly changed docs!!! Make sure you like your surgeon and look look look around before you settle!

Couldn't agree more about picking the right surgeon! I went as far as going out-of-pocket because I didn't much care for the insurance-contracted option (came across as very paternalistic/heavy-handed and didn't provide nearly as many stats about his track record). The band itself is just a piece of plastic and silicone, the surgeon's skill at correct/effective and safe placement are much more important, so weigh your options and don't rush :-)

Thanks everyone for great advise. I am attending my first seminar next Thursday. I am excited and my very supportive husband will be right by my side. I love that there is this site/family that you can go to and get the best advise. I do have to admit I have become a little addicted to this site. I love reading everyones different paths. It really opens your eyes to it all.

Thanks everyone for great advise. I am attending my first seminar next Thursday. I am excited and my very supportive husband will be right by my side. I love that there is this site/family that you can go to and get the best advise. I do have to admit I have become a little addicted to this site. I love reading everyones different paths. It really opens your eyes to it all.

This site is addictive.. I followed it for over a month before actually signing up