Hi, I am new to this also. I would like to talk to anyone that knows the in's and out's about the procedure and anything really. hope to hear from someone soon. I have just started to read this forum.

Hi sallie, WELCOME to LBT!

Im not the most knowledgable but I can sure try to answer your questions or at least point you in the right direction

For me, the procedure was much simpler than I thought. I was banded just a month ago on 12/11/07. I had knee surgery the previous month, which was way more painful than getting the band.

Make sure you get in plenty of water. If you feel too nauseated to drink, make sure you let your doctor know. 3 days after surgery I became to nauseated to drink water, 24 hours later I was being treated for dehydration.

Good luck to you!

Hi, taismommy- thanks for answering so quickly. I haven't had my appointment yet. Just got my doc's approval 1/08/08.

thanks swim mom- I had knee surgery too. And yes it was a trial for me 'cause I lived in an upstairs apartment at the time. keep in touch thanks again.

Hi, I am new to this also. I would like to talk to anyone that knows the in's and out's about the procedure and anything really. hope to hear from someone soon. I have just started to read this forum.

Can you be more specific? What procedure do you refer to? The process of dealing with insurance? I'm not good at that. The surgical process? I know that. Life after banding?

Hi everyone. Like I said in my first post, I am still new to all this, and I have a question. What are fills and how are they performed? Is it a whole new surgery or basically just an injection?

Also, I am pretty sure I am going to have to be a self-pay patient, so are there any other self-payers who may have advice, suggestions, or comments?

I live in north-east Texas, can anyone recommend a doctor they used?

Thanks to all.

~M.:smile:

Might want to check out my sig link.

oops! I meant the LapBand. I haven't had to deal with the Ins. just yet.