:whoo:Last Tuesday night I went to my first seminar. It was very interesting and exciting. The seminar is a requirement to be accepted into the program here. The next night I filled out the 11 page application. The woman who handles all the inquiries is out of the office for the next two weeks, so their response time is going to be slower unfortunately. But that's okay. I took the first tangible step toward my goal of being banded and it feels great. This will also get things rolling with the insurance company (they require that I go through a six-month program that they sponser before saying yes or no). One thing's for sure, this whole process is going to teach me the benefits of having patience. But I've got the process started and that's the important thing!

I just completed my senimar, very informative. their were about 100 in attendance, the Dr. that did the presentation does not perform Lap-band, "they do not work in the long run" although his partner does believe in them 100% (he was unable to attend that night) I have my consultation on Nov. 1, very excited. I have been questioning my decision. maybe GBP is better. I will see how I feel after my consult. this is a great forum. congradulations are your first steps to a healthy life.

The don't work in the long run? Wow I can't believe doctors get away with saying this stuff. What kind of stats do they have to back that up? Soo annoying. Gee I've had mine for 4 years..what do they consider the long run? LOL..I mean nothing is perfect. I have a friend that her band slipped...I also have another friend with the bypass that gained all her weight back. So I dunno. It's not a perfect world but geeze it annoys me when doctors are spreading this kind of nonsense.

It could be that doctor isn't interested in learning more about the lap band; therefore, in his world it doesn't work "in the long run." Anyway, congratulations on your consultation (with the other doctor). I'm looking forward to having that date, it will just make it that much closer.