Hi! My name is Rebecca and I am 30yrs old. I am married with 2 kids, 1 boy and 1 girl. I have been overweight my entire life and am ready to do something about it! My BF Heather introduced me to this site and I have been lurking around. I am currently waiting for the pre existing conditions time to go by on my ins before I can start my Lap Band journey with you guys!

Welcome -- you are at the best place for support, information and wealth of new friendships.

Put a pic of yourself on your profile! I know what you look like but nobody else does.

Where in AL are the two are you located?

We are in Odenville, Rebecca is my best friend for 19 years-we live across the street from each other now.

I am going to Atlanta this week and possibly over to Moody, AL -- thought it might be nice to meet. I will PM you my cell # if you wish to get together - or you can PM me yours.

I think you are line 15mins or so away - correct?

anyone ever used Dr. Vincent Gardner for lapband surgery at Cahaba Valley surgical center in Alabaster? he is doing my surgery Nov 30th. i have Aetna PPO.

Oh my God! I have family in Odenville. I start my 3 month pre-op diet on Tuesday. I hope to have surgery in March 08. Good Luck!

Welcome. so again, has anyone here had lapband done through Cahaba Valley Surgical Center? they are in Alabaster. my surgeon is Dr. Vincent Gardner. just want some feedback on him. like was he a good surgeon , did you seem to care about your well being, did he give pain meds after. stuff like that. i got the impression that he is a good Christian man and i liked him but just want others who have used him opinions. thanks.

my surgery date is November 30th. VERY EXCITED AND VERY, VERY SCARED!!!!!!!!!!