Hello everyone, I am about 90% decided on this lap band thing, I have TONS of questions.

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1). I have been reading about a pre-op liquid diet. What does that consist of?

2). I live in thew Northwest Arkansas region, can anyone recommend a Dr.

3). I receive Medicare, and am also carried under my wifes insurance with Tyson Foods, does anyone know anything about thier policy on banding?

I have struggled with my weight my whole life, and had dark thoughts surrounding the depression I feel at times. Life can become so dificult when your this fat.

I see the little ticker thingys on everyones post and I get excited seeing all the weight people have lost.

Liquid diets vary by surgeon. Some surgeons require them, some do not. I will (hopefully) be having my surgery done by Dr. McGrath-Weaver at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. I have heard lots of good things about her. Medicare requires that you be banded at a Center of Excellence.