Just to say hello to everyone. I was banded in Atlantic City, New Jersey by Dr. Onopchenko on Wednesday, May 24. Surgery went well, but had a hiatal hernia which Dr. O repaired at the same time as the band. I feel pretty good, but port incision is still quite sore. Im sure I'll be having lots of questions. This looks like a great place to find answers!

Hi Andrea,

Welcome to LBT! This is a great place to get answers. You should post an intro in the "May 2006 Band Crew" thread. There are almost 100 of us May Bandsters now. It's a good forum to meet people who are going through a similiar experience at the same time and compare notes.

Again, welcome!

Hi Andrea! I'm a North Jerseyan myself. Welcome!

Always glad to see another Garden Stater joining the band. If you had insurance coverage for surgery, may I ask who your insurance carrier was and whether you had a hard time getting it covered?

Hi, Alexandra..

I'm from souhern NJ. I have Horizon Direct insurance and they were no problem at all. It took only a few days after all my testing was done to get an approval. The doctor's office took care of everything! did you have any problems?

Welcome to LBT! And welcome to bandland!:biggrin1: