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Just started doing research on banding with Dr. Lucktong. Glad to see there have been positive experiences with him at Carilion.

I am planning to have my vertical sleeve with him soon. He has a great track record. I have two friends who had the bypass with him and they are still doing great with no complications 5-7 years now after surgery.

I am going to see Dr. Salehi on Jan. 14 and have did everything else to have the sleeve but I don't know if I am going thru it. At first I wanted to do the band but his NP told me he probably wouldn't do the band, so now I am scared and don't know what to do , I thought of just asking if they would do the band because I am so scared of the sleeve. I have did so much research and I know the surgeries inside out, I have watched them so much, I could tell anyone every step they would have to go thru on the surgeries and I have read every book I can get my hands on. I started my 6 month dr. supervised loss May 5, 2014 and am just now getting within surgery site. It is to long of a drawn out process but I am so confused right now and can't wait for my appt. on Wednesday also have an apt in Dr. Lucktong's office same day so we will see. I have lost 25 lbs.

I am scheduled to have my sleeve done with Dr. Lucktong next Monday the 23rd. I'm nervous and excited at the same time.

Imthecountrygirl, How are you doing and have you had any complications?

Imthecountrygirl, How are you doing and have you had any complications?

I am doing great. I haven't had any problems at all. I will be 2 months out on Saturday and I'm down 31 since surgery and 45 from my highest.

How exciting for you! Glad to hear you're doing so well. I had to put my Lap-Band on hold when my husband lost his job (and awesome health insurance) in December. I've been really bummed, but should be back on track now with a target surgery date of August. Just made an appointment to get things rolling again today. Yippee! Are you happy with Dr. Lucktong? I was sad to hear today my nurse Lauren is out for awhile... not sure why? Hope she'll be back.

How exciting for you! Glad to hear you're doing so well. I had to put my Lap-Band on hold when my husband lost his job (and awesome health insurance) in December. I've been really bummed, but should be back on track now with a target surgery date of August. Just made an appointment to get things rolling again today. Yippee! Are you happy with Dr. Lucktong? I was sad to hear today my nurse Lauren is out for awhile... not sure why? Hope she'll be back.

I love Dr Lucktong. He is kind of quiet but is very straight forward and to the point. I like that in a Dr. Are you talking about Lauren Baker, the NP? If so she is going out on maternity leave.

Yes, Lauren Baker. A baby, how exciting! Thank you for the comments about Dr. Lucktong. I had a consultation with their female surgeon too, but her and I didn't seem to "click,"so I chose him.