Hi everyone I was finally able to figure out how to post on here. Well I will be having a lap band to gastric bypass revision on 12-12-12. Im really excited but nervous because this time I will be having a drainage bulb/tube left in and a catheter left in after surgery.. im not nervous about the actual procedure im very luck to have Dr. Higa from Fresno doing the revision and hes the best there is at what he does. Cant wait for my new life to start.

I also go to ALSA but have Dr Boone. They are the best. Yours is soon, good luck to you. Mine will be April or early May after my diet and exercise class, final Dr. Appointment 4/5/13.

Yay alsa buddy... they are the best and couldnt be happier with how the process was handled. just glad im getting my surgery before the year ends due to me having met my deductables. Do you go to the support group meetings?

I also have met my deductible and was scheduled for Surgery Nov 30th, when Insurance denied Surgery because I needed a 60 day diet and exercise program, however when I called my Ins in Aug I was told it wasn't required, so now I must meet my deductible again. Frustrated but not defeated. ALSA'S office has been great and taking the class through them now. I had my first class Nov 30, the 2nd class was Dec 3rd so it will go quick. My last Appt is 4/5/13. I have gone to a few meetings.

Oh my.... thats. All bad... I had the lap band so it was quicker to get auth because I had recently met alll the criteria due to my lap band. Well im excited and cant wait till the 12th