I am planning surgery with IA Health's program...Dr. Eibes...just starting the process. They have a fairly new program...just wondering if there was anyone out there that has had a Lap Band by Dr. Eibes. Doesn't seem like there are a lot of central IA "groupies" on the site yet.

Michelle

Hello,

I guess it is time to introduce myself. I have been doing a lot of research about the band on this website. I thank all of you for posting your heartfelt responses, concerns, and ups/downs. After a lot of research and basically being fed up with my weight, I have decided to get the lapband and am in the process of getting my initial consultation with my surgeon. Because of your posts, I think I have picked a great surgeon and I have already taken steps through my doctor to get this surgery approved by my insurance.

I have spent my entire lifetime struggling with my weight and I want to get control of it before medical conditions start to occur. I already feel at home here on this site and look forward to some great discussions with you all.

I am so in the same boat you are! I had my first appointment with the weight loss surgical Center and I am now just waiting on INC. to approve I am praying I find out fast and can get this done this summer! I have been researching for the past 2 years and now i am soooo ready

Hi Happiness, Good luck to you and I hope your insurance approval comes soon. Keep in touch and let us know when you have a surgery date. Linda

I'm from Des Moines, but I had my surgery at Mercy Capitol on 4-7-09.

I'm from Des Moines, but I had my surgery at Mercy Capitol on 4-7-09.

That's where I had mine as well Debbie. Hope it went well for you. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to help you out. Linda

I was banded by Dr. Eibes on March 16, 2009 and have not regretted it for one minute. Let me know if you have questions.

Dana

Hi dsingason,

I was banded by Dr. Cahalan on April 7th and it was the best decision I've ever made. I'm down 29 pounds!

HI! I WAS BANDED 2-24-09 @ MERCY CAPITOL BY DR. SMOLIK W/ DR. CAHALAN ASST. I HAVE LOST 3 POUNDS. I HAVE A LARGE BAND, 14 CC. FIRST FILL 5 CC, NO DIFFERENCE. SECOND FILL 2CC, TOTAL 7CC, NO DIFFERENCE. THIRD FILL 2CC, TOTAL 9 CC, NO DIFFERENCE. FOURTH FILL 2CC, TOTAL 11 CC, BIG DIFFERENCE! AFTER MORNING OF 11 TH DAY WAS ADMITTED TO MERCY, DIFFICULTY BREATHING, SLEEPING WITH BIPAP, AND KEEPING ANYHING DOWN. 1CC REMOVED. FELT MUCH MUCH BETTER INSTANTLY. HOPING NOW TO BE IN MY "SWEET SPOT". IT'S BEEN VERY FRUSTRATING UP TILL NOW.:tongue_smilie:

I have my first consultation with Dr eibes on Wed. 7/22, wish me luck.

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR APPOINTMENT. i SPENT ANOTHER NIGHT IN THE ER LAST THURSDAY-FRIDAY. EVERYTHING FELT STUCK, COULDN'T EAT ALL DAY OR DRINK MUCH. IN ALL NOTHING WAS DONE EXCEPT LABS AND X-RAY. THEN I SAW DR. SMOLIK WHO THOUGHT I JUST HAD SOMETHING STUCK IN THE BAND AND HAD ME DRINK WATER AND THAT WAS IT. I'M FEELING SOME BETTER BUT STILL AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING MY WATER AND PROTEIN IN. I THINK AFTER SOME ADJUSTMENTS AND A SLEEP STUDY MY BI-PAP IS NOT FIGHTING MY BAND. I'VE NOW LOST 7 POUND AFTER NEARLY 5 MONTHS! IT HAS CHANGED MY THOUGHTS OF EATING FROM OH GOODY!! TO OH NO!! :smile:

Are Lap Band Doctors in Iowa City ?

How are you doing? We are just starting to think about LB (Lap Band) in Iowa City area hopefully

I'M FEELING BETTER. THANKS. I DID HAVE 2CC REMOVED AND THAT SEEMS TO HAVE HELPED ALOT. I'M STILL NOT LOSING, GO UP AND DOWN THE SAME POUNDS OVER AND OVER. I'M NOW 6 MONTHS OUT AND HAVE YET TO LOSE MY FIRST 10 POUNDS. I'VE JUST SIGNED UP AT A GYM WITH HELP OF A TRAINER, HOPE THIS DOES THE TRICK. IF NOT I'M GOING TO PETITION CONGRESS TO DECLARE FAT BEAUTIFUL AND DESIREABLE!! LOL! HOPE ALL GOES WELL FOR YOU.:blushing:

Hi how is everyone doing? Hope you've had some better success this year KBGO.