I just made the decision to have the Lap Band surgery this weekend. I Started the ball rolling. My surgeon will be Dr. Laura Machado. I have the referral in the works and I have already talked to my insurance company. I am all set up. All I had to say was yes. I am so glad that I finally came to this decision. And you know the best part is that I can play Softball again. Well not withstanding the health risks that have managed to sneak up on me such as High blood pressure, higher cholesterol, and a hairs breath away from diabetes, not to mention my PCOS, those should all get better too that is a plus.

I am excited. I am not a patient person, I am scared, but I want to do this very much. I have done the research, and watched the procedure (thanks Youtube) Now all I want is personal stories, things that you don't get from the research. I can't wait to meet and talk with you all.

Welcome Misspeesh! I have PCOS too and I have already seen a big difference. I'm having a regular period every month, I'm not as tired, and my mood swings are a little bit better. I think it will get even bettter with time. I used to play softball as well and I really miss being active and having fun. Good luck and I hope everything works out for you!

You sound just like me. I read an ad on the band in a magazine in March. Within three weeks I had a surgery date and was doing huge amounts of research online. I consider myself a success story with the band and I am more than happy...I am THRILLED with what I have accomplished in the last 7 months. My life has changed in unimaginable ways. I work closely with my band and listen to what it tells me. We have a fluid partnership and I think we're working together pretty darned well. Welcome to bandland.

HI Misspeesh,

We have the same doc! My question is, did they tell you about the program fee?

Lana

I am switching Surgeons because of this program fee, thanks for the heads up!

i found a doctor that doesn't have a program fee. they are hard to find. now the hard part is waiting for my insurance to approve my surgery. i don't know how you guys get your surgery dates so quickly. I have had to jump through hoops and get hmmm - four clearances - cardio, nutirionist, psych, pcp diet monitoring. did you do all of that in three weeks or did yo not have to go through that?

enjoylife,

We all have to jump through hoops, some more than others. And it depends on your insurance and what they require. The clearances are required by any "good" doctor to make sure your body can withstand the surgery as a whole. Good luck

I am switching Surgeons because of this program fee, thanks for the heads up!

Did you call? I am really curious....