Hi all... I'm seriously thinking about getting banded within the next 4 months. My insurance does not cover it, so I will be paying for it myself. Going to Mexico is not an option for me. I'd like to know if anyone has gone to Dr.James Atkinson (I went to his seminar in October) or any other doctor's in or around Las Vegas or Henderson areas. Also who you would recommend and why...

I'm 36, 5'2", 265lbs...

Thanks in advance for any help!

Hi All,

I was banded on 2/28 by Dr. Ortiz in Mexico and things could not have gone better!! I am also a member on his fourm (www.lapbandfourm.com) and we are in talks of putting together a LV support group to meet monthly.

Here's a link to the post with the details:ATTENTION ALL LAS VEGAS BANDSTERS - Lap Band Forum

Good Luck to all those getting banded soon. I just received my Care Credit card to pay for my band!

Congrats to all those who just got banded... Hope you're up and about soon and feeling Great! Just stay focused on the reason you made this important life changing experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

well i did it and if i could hop up and down and not hurt i would!!!!! i felt like crap after surgery, the gas hurt more than i expected, but wasn't nauseated. i went to work today and made it 3/4 of the day, but felt i needed to take my pain meds so i came home so i wasn't busted for DUI, lol! i wouldn't change it for the world, i am so glad i did this and i would do it all over again. even though i haven't even come close to the bands potential it has really changed me mentally already. i had a cup of broth and sat it down with out finishing the whole thing and didn't even realize it until later that it still had "leftovers." leftovers didn't exist before the band, so yahooooo!!! i am sore but i am happy!

That is amazing... I am thrilled for you! I make extra food so I can have leftovers- i guess I'll be saving a lot of money on groceries! LMAO

I am so excited I can't stand it!!!

i certainly understand your excitement, it is a thrill knowing it is really going to help make a difference. i am still just wiggling! i feel really good tonite, i had some thicker pureed broccoli and beef broth and it was very satisfying. i really feel i am off to a good start, and i have read so many people just don't listen to docs orders and have had probs, that i am going to follow his directions to a T. i don't want to take any chances and eat stuff before i should, or food that i shouldn't eat at all. i really don't want to throw up or get stuck, no food is worth that. so i am happy as can be and i certainly share yoru excitement. keep us posted! if you have any questions ask. g2s

I am having surgery done with Dr Atkinson on the 19th of May.

I am having surgery done with Dr Atkinson on the 19th of May.

I just had my lapband surgery with Dr Atkinson and Dr Soong last Saturday. I personally think they are the greatest Doctors around. you will find that they are both so caring that it really makes all the difference.

Mine is May 20th with Atkinson!!! Yipppeeeeeeeeeeeeee

i presume you are counting the days, it actually goes by pretty quick. have your put together your "gotta have list?" g2s

I am- I am!!! Only 7.5 working days left! LOL

How are you doing today???

I am in Las Vegas, being banded by Dr. Soong on Thursday, May 15. He came recommended by a friend of a friend. I attended his seminar last month and after some vacations, was able to finish my pre-op testing this week.

I know that his center has support groups, but I was also wondering if there was anything regular here or in-person that others knew about?

Congrats to you!!! I don't know of any support groups yet, but I am going to Pre-op on the 14th. I'm sure they will be helpful there with information.

6 days and counting for you! Only 11 for me!

Keep me posted on your surgery... can't wait to hear back from you "Post-Op"!!!

hey Felicia....good luck on the 15th....i dont know of any other support group yet in Vegas...i will be attending the ones at the office...where in vegas are you located???

Fran

Live and work in North Las Vegas, but I am all over the place. I have family near Anthem/Seven Hills, so I am in that area a lot, too.

hello, I had my band put in by Dr. Atkinson and am very happy!! Everything went great! If you have any questions let me know!!