would any lap-band pre-op and post-op in Reno area be interested in a monthly support group for just lap band?

just curious

I am pre-op, and I live in Carson City. I honeslty do not have extra time on my hands (4 kids, f/t job, Husband, 2 dogs, and POP Warner, baseball basketball mom, WHEW), can this be done via this board?

Curious? Who did your lap band? I hope to have mine done at Western Surgical

Hi. My name is Christina I looking into the Lap-Band for my self. I live in the Reno, Nv. I would like to join the the Reno,Nv group:) .

I'm in Reno. I attended a support group meeting at Washoe Medical South Meadows. Most of the people there were lap band or prospective lap band candidates. They're going to hold these meetings the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. I going to keep going but it would be more fun to have a smaller group. There were about 35 people there (smaller than the ones held at Washoe Medical proper).

Also, I got a call today from WSG that my surgery was approved by my insurance (Home Town Health), BUT I was instructed by a Dr. Keystone that I must attend a, as yet nonexistent, weight loss program up at UNR, called Weight Loss for Life. The WSG people are livid because it wasn't on the original requirements and people who live outside of Reno do not have to attend (so the rules are being applied unfairly). In addition, I have been with Weight Watchers since January. The Dr.'s name is Jay Keystone, if any of you are with HHP. We need to write a letter to Dr. Keystone objecting to this move. RenoNative.

Hi, It would be nice to have smaller group. I was at that meeting too.

I too was at the meeting. I thought is as great. How long did it take to get your approval?

Hi, I forgot when the next meeting is?

Please E-mail

I'm not sure...great news I got approved today

That is Greart.. When the date..

im out of town until tuesday so im sorry i havent written back.. I wasnt able to attend the lapband group at south meadows since i was out of town. I did hear about it, and also heard the facilitator is someone who didnt have the band herself. I dont really want to have a support group that is for prospective patients.. i mean maybe a few here and there but mostly looking for a group that we can all meet once or twice a month and talk about what its like and see what each of us are going through.. live support basically.

My surgery date is May 23rd!!

The next lapband meeting for western surgical is May 19th at washoe med south meadows.. im not sure exact time

Hi there. My mother-in-law was banded in November 2004 in Mexico (we had the same surgeon). She is ready for her first fill and would like to find a doctor closer to her. She live in Henderson, right outside of Las Vegas. Does anyone know any good doctors that will fill patients from Mexico for a decent price?

Thanks in advance.

Date: Thursday - June 16, 2005 Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM

Description: Lap Band Support Group

Status: Confirmed Requirements: None

Location: WMC South Meadows Dining Area

Contact: Western Bariatric Institute

Phone: 775-326-9152 Toll Free: 866-986-8812