Just wanted to introduce myself. I have been checking out the board and really appreciate all the information that everyone is willing to share.

My husband and I are both scheduled for bands, paid for by our insurance- :clap2: ! We live the KC area and are being banded by Dr. Malley. We have both struggled with weight our entire life, but I was unwilling to have an open gastric bypass and still had great concerns about the nutritional deficits even after it could be done laparoscopically. The band seems like the perfect solution to help us acheive our goals. We both know the choices we should be making, but need help with portion control.

It has already been a long journey for us - over a year since our first seminar, but in the end it will be worth it.

I don't have any specific questions right now, just wanted to say HI. I know if I do though someone is out there with an answer! Thanks for all your openness and honesty.

Hi!!! Welcome to Lapbandtalk!

You will get awesome support here!!!

thanks BabyGotBack for the quick welcome!

Looks like you are well on your way to your goal! I hope mine goes as well.

Hi Mjsafari!

ReneBean waving back!

Welcome and feel free to ask any questions you have.

And congrats on getting insurance to pay... I know that is no small feat!

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Welcome!

Dr. Malley did my band and he is wonderful. I was just banded 2 weeks ago and things have gone according to plan. Congratulations on your decision and keep us updated on your progress.

Welcome! I've been to Kansas city. It's beautiful, and I love the toy and dollhouse museum.

Good luck with your double banding!!!

Just wanted to introduce myself. I have been checking out the board and really appreciate all the information that everyone is willing to share.

My husband and I are both scheduled for bands, paid for by our insurance- :clap2: ! We live the KC area and are being banded by Dr. Malley. We have both struggled with weight our entire life, but I was unwilling to have an open gastric bypass and still had great concerns about the nutritional deficits even after it could be done laparoscopically. The band seems like the perfect solution to help us acheive our goals. We both know the choices we should be making, but need help with portion control.

It has already been a long journey for us - over a year since our first seminar, but in the end it will be worth it.

I don't have any specific questions right now, just wanted to say HI. I know if I do though someone is out there with an answer! Thanks for all your openness and honesty.

Hi and welcome to LBT! How wonderful to be going through this with your husband- built in support! That is great! Gigi:)

thank you everyone for your welcome messages. It is great to have a place where everyone is positive!

Ambrosia - congrats on your recent banding! I hear nothing but wonderful things about Dr. Malley, so I am sure we made the right choice.