Hi, I am getting ready to schedule by surgery tomorrow, can't wait. I am an American Mom living in Singapore - 2 small kids (I have a fat roll named after each of them ) I have been considering lap-band for a while, I found out in March that people come here all the time for this surgeon to do their surgery. I was shocked by this at first but I soon realized that I am probably the fatest person in Singapore -Ha!

Can't wait to chat with all of you - DH is home, it's time for dinner.

Melissa

Melissa, wow, all the way from Singapore. Congrats on getting your lapband surgery. You will be very happy. Julie

Welcome! I had a friend in high school (American) that moved to Singapore with her family when her dad got transfered there with his job. Sounds like an amazing place!

Good luck to you!

Hi Melissa, I work in Singapore as well, and have been planning to be banded. Where did you do your lap band, and would you recommend your surgeon for me?

I was referred to Dr Kum Cheng Kiong to do my lap band. Do you know him and would you recommend him for me?

Thanks for your help. Cheers.

Melissa, I was so excited to read your email. I am an American living in Singapore, too. Well, right now I'm out of the country but I will be back in mid JUne and hope to have lap band surgery done in July. Believe me, YOU couldn't be the fattest person in Singapore. That's me! Maybe we can encourage each other.

Hi - I am so glad to hear from someone. Where are you planning on having your surgery? I had mine by Dr. Baladas at Raffles. Great Doctor, very little pain - great experience.

I am so glad to have a buddy - I am from Texas and live in the Orchard area. I had my surgery in May '07 and my first fill at the end of July (delayed because of travel to US) I have lost 68 lbs. so far. I have 2 small kids that go to OFS. I had to make use of my new found freetime.

Melissa,

I am having the surgery done at Alexandria Hospital. I don't have a surgery date yet. Hope to get back to Singapore the 18th of June. Maybe we can get together then.

Lori

Edited June 4, 200818 yr by fatmata

i was banded by dr baladas too! hello i'm new here :cursing:

Melissa and Foodie, just came back today from Saudi and will do my band with Dr. Baladas maybe this coming Monday. Any particular details that i must consider? who should i meet before the surgery? and any general advices? Many thanks mates. Cheers.