Hi, I was banded 2/1 in Dallas, TX at U T Southwestern Medical School, Zale/Lipshy Hospital, By Dr. Rivas. I am now on solid foods. Some days I feel hungry every couple of hours, but a peice of fruit, a sugar free popsicle or sugar free drink will fill me up. I feel really blessed.

My PCP of 20+ years has told me the last few years to "go for it, if you can find someone who will do it". I have breathing and heart issues, so was not brave enough to really look for someone, until my Seniors Pastors wife got hers scheduled. She's my age (65) and has most of my same kind of problems. Hers was done across town, but another friend at church had hers done about the same time at U T Southwestern, so I checked them out and liked them.

So.........here I am, started on the journey....think I'll really like this website...looking forward to getting to know you all.

carlene

Welcome to LBT and to bandland! You'll get lots of support and information here. Take your time and read all the old as well as the new threads and you'll gain lots of information!

Hi Carlene and welcome. I think it is wonderful that you know some people who have also had the band. It makes it so much easier when you are going through the process.

Thanks, Betty and Susan. I will definitely check out as many of the threads as time allows.

carlene

Congratulations!!! On your band! You should be very proud of yourself for deciding to change and prolong your life! I am 27 yrs old and am on my journey to get my lapband! I would love to hear about your results! please keep in touch! Dekonte (that's my name it means everything has a time!) I figure its time to change my life for the better! Again congrats! I look forward to hearing about your success!

Hi, my name is Peyton.

After a couple years tossing this LapBand in the air around. Today I took the first step to get solid information and hopefull the 1st step.

The lady at the center was going to call my insurance and see what they say and what I needed to do or get information wise for my insurance.

My BMI is borderline , 36-38. I am a size 16. 223 lbs , 5'6"

:blushing:I am so nervous and WORRIED :thumbup: that the insurance will say NO. I really do fear it :thumbup:. Send me some good vibes could ya? :wink: