Just taking the very first steps to the "surgery" Went to my seminar yesterday, filling out paperwork today. Reading everything I can on this surgery. The seminar was wonderful. For once, I was surrounded by people who had all experienced the same thing I had...losing weight...gaining it back, plus some...and so on and so on. My hubby is 110% for this, even tho, its totally a self-pay. He says I'm worth it. My only problem at this time is I really don't have any one else to talk with this about. I can talk with him, but he is 6'0 and skinny. So I found this forum. Will try to keep everyone informed of my progress. Actually feel like I lost 10 pounds by taking this 1st step!!!!

YEAH! Congrats to you. I also have taken the first step. I am going to be banded by Dr. Malley on Thursdsay of this week 03/15/07 and I just cant wait. Which doc is doing your band? If Dr Malley is not the one you went to for the seminar you might try checking him out. They have bandwagon meetings every month which is a support group for bandsters and people considering gettting banded. I have attended and loved it. It really helped me to make up my mind. :high5:

Good luck and I will keep posting as I go as well.

Judi

To be banded 03/15

KCMO :clap2:

Welcome to LBT maryH you have come to the right place...we are a very supportive community and will be there right through every stage of this journey for you...It is fantastic that you have great support from your husband...between him and us we will keep you motivated and excited about the new life ahead of you.

:girl_hug: becky

Thanks Judi and Becky, it was great to see the replies. Judi, I am going to Topeka as I'm closer to Topeka than KC. But had originally thought I going there, but I know Topeka better and can actually drive in it. I am so excited for you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers on the 15th. Keep us informed on your surgery. Becky thanks for the warm welcome. And congrats on your weight loss. I've always wanted to travel to Australia...lucky you!!!!! Mary

Mary: Check out Tallgrass, I think they have the best self pay price around KS!!! Several here have used them.

WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had my surgery at Tallgrass, and they've been absolutely wonderful! Welcome!

Hey Tracy I noticed you had it approved from BCBS. Is that BCBS of Kansas??? Just curious. Thanks. I will be having it done at the Tallgrass in Topeka when I send all the information back. Mary

BCBS of South Carolina is where all the benefits are coordinated from but yes.. depending where our employees work is dependant whether it is BCBS of Kansas or Kansas City..... they all work together (or their supposed to)

I am also from Kansas and will be having surgery on March 28th at the Tallgrass Surgery Center with Dr. Dunshee.

Welcome and keep us informed we all need to meet somewhere in a year and see how we've progessed.

Good luck to everyone