Hi! My name is Pamela. I live in the heartland of VA near the NC border. I am just in the planning stages of deciding if I am going to have surgery or not. I have been reading this website until my eyes are bleeding...LOL. Thanks for so much great information.

I am currently severily obese. I have HBP, diabetes, and asthma. I take meds to control my HBP. I am currently on 2 meds for my diabetes and on a no sugar, low carb diet. I have lost some weight and my BS have lowered but are not where they should be. The doctor just put me on the 2nd med. We are giving it 2 months to see if it will help if not....I have to chose surgery or insulin. Personally, I don't want either. But I know that to live a long and healthy life I need to make a choice.

I do have an appt with another doctor for a second opinion...but with the above factors I feel that he will suggest the same thing. I will keep you posted.

I will be calling my insurance company. I want to see what all is needed. I can start the ball rolling just in case this is what I decide. That way when the time comes...I can have the surgery ASAP.

Anyone with Raleigh doctor suggestions etc...would be welcomed. Any adviced will be welcomed. Thanks for reading.

pamela:smile:

Hi Pamela and welcome to LBT. We are glad to have you here with us.

I suggest checking out our local forums and and our doctors and hospitals forums for suggestions on doctors in your area.

Let us know if you have any questions, we are glad to help.

Welcome Pamela!

I am actually from Raleigh. I just got banded on May 8th by Dr. Enochs. I LOVE HIM! He has the greatest bedside manner and he is SOOOOO sweet and down to earth. Highly recommended. His site is Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Lap band in Raleigh - Bariatric Specialists of North Carolina

I have two friends on this forum who are also going with him, though they have not had their surgery yet.

I'd encourage you to do some soul searching. I did not go through any of the depression that a lot of people seem to experience post-band, mourning food. It seems like that would be traumatic. I can honestly tell you I have not felt this healthy in my entire life... and I am only 19 days post-op.

Please, feel free to PM me with any questions at all. It's a great choice, but it's a very personal choice.

hi Pamela,

welcome to LBT!