Hi, I've been lurking around for awhile and am begining to wonder if there are any Arkansas bandsters. I live in the NE and am thinking about being banded. I go tonight to a seminar in Jonesboro. Has anybody been banded there?

I am self pay. The doctors in Memphis want 18 to 20 thousand. That would be fine if I could come up with that kind of money.......

So, I am looking for a less expensive alternative that is close by. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

SueB

I used Dr. Wellborn for my banding as well. I had my banding done on Nov. 19th of 2005. I have lost 100 lbs since. I have not regretted it one bit so far. Right now I have had 5 fills and my band is at 3.2 and I am very tight. Sometimes I pb after I eat, but I have found that mainly happens when I am under a lot of stress or did not chew properly. I have trouble eating salads, lettuce does not go down well. I also have trouble with various meats. I usually can eat hamburger meat and tuna (with lots of mayo or ranch added).

Dr. Wellborn is a great doctor and I strongly recommend him to everyone. If anyone has any questions please just ask me.

I have a tentative date of 3/7 for my surgery date. Waiting to hear from the doctors office for a confirmation. My insurance pays fifty per cent. Not sure what I'll actually have to pay after insurance write offs. We'll see. I have to go out of town between now and then and didn't want to be gone to far away right after surgery. So I am going to wait til I get back home.

Congrats! on the date. I could have had a date sooner but would have been out of town too so I understand your concern.

Good luck!