Hello! I am new here, and haven't a clue as to what to do. Anyway, I am planning on having the lap band surgery done. I will be having it done by Dr. Argotte. Anyone had it done by him?

Wishing you well and hope things go well for you. My daughter works there on the 4th floor. I love my band and had a wonderful surgeon. He'd done over 7000 at the time and proctored most surgeons here in the states so they are all very well trained.

You will do great. I was scheduled 2 weeks from the day I called so it is quick but I just paid cash so that made things go faster.

You and I are in the same boat. I have no clue how to even get started but I am excited to be going through the journey. My doctor is Khalili with Ceder Sinai in Los Angeles, Ca which I am totally comfortable with. I have done all that is asked of me but I am struggling with the smoking aspect which I have to do. Does anyone have suggestions?

Hello justmel1957! My surgery was with Dr. Argotte on Dec. 26th, this past Christmas. I have lost 106 pounds so far, and I think he is a great dr. I am usually at the support group meetings, and we have lots of fun there. You should come to our Christmas Party on Tue, Dec. 4th at 6:00 p.m. It'll be a blast! Good luck to you, let us know how it goes.

well, looks like i'm about ready for a surgery date. just heard my insurance will approve it (BMI 36) so am just waiting for what i need to do next. hoping for a march date.

You'll do great! My biggest surprise is how slowly I lost it. I was a "turtle" but after 1 1/2 years I went from size 22 to size 10's now! It's a long journey but well worth it! Just remember, one day at a time.:rolleyes2: