Hi, I am new to this site, I have been reading threads for about a week or two. I had my consultation with Dr. Geiss in Syosset NY on April 12 and have my appointments with the pulmonologist and cardiologist on May 1, and my upper GI on May 7th. My friend had the surgery in December and my best friend is also doing all of his clearance for the surgery. I am super excited, I was told by the Dr's office that my insurance (HIP Prime) doesn't turn anyone down and doesn't requrire the usual 6 month Dr supervised diet. Hopefully I will have the surgery over the summer!

One quick question....what is PBing? I tried looking it up in old intro posts but I cant figure it out....maybe if someone could explain some of the shorthand, I would really appreciate it!! :huh2:

Click on lap band talk forum FAQ. There is a list of abbreviations that explain alot! I'm new, too, and just found this list a little while ago. Hope it helps!

Thanks a bunch!