Hello,

I am looking into getting the lap band done. I will be a self pay and live in Houston TX.

Welcome from another Houstonian Stacy. Anything I can help you with feel free to pm me. This is a wonderful board.

Welcome and good luck on your journey!

Hi Stacy, welcome to LBT. There are a lot of folks on LBT that hail from Texas. Some of the best ones here, in my opinion. Check out the place, ask lots of questions, this is a wonderful place to learn about the band. Here are a few links that will get ya started:

MuffinBirdie's personal website:

http://www.myagb.homestead.com/index.html

LBT'ers who have lost 100 pounds or more:

http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=16050

Surgery Video and Q&A:

This is a recorded Web Cast of a LapBand surgery. The surgeons provide a lot of basic information and answer a LOT of questions from the viewers. The videos shows the placement of the lapbad via laproscopic camera and also shows the positioning and attachment of the port. It's not gorey at all, but it is surgery so watch with caution:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3190472028990485080&q=lap+band

Welcome. You have come to the right place. Lots of info, lots of great people.

Welcome, Stacey. Do searches for any questions you might have as there's tons of information here for you.

Thanks for your support.

Hi Stacey! Welcome to our little corner of the web, you have found a great place for advice and support on the band. Feel free to ask any questions you need in helping with your decision, etc.

Welcome! Good luck!