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Hi all,

I am a wanna bandster!!! I have considered WLS for about 2 years off and on. I am just learning about the lap band and getting informed...

I have been spending all my free time on this website and several others plus reading books about WLS.

Wednesday I see Dr. Prewitt in Menomonee Falls, WI for my first consultation. I am so excited I can barely stand it.

I plan on interviewing at least two more doctors in the Milwaukee area....does anyone out there have any suggestions for an excellent lap-band surgeons in the Milwaukee area?

Also, what is the one most important question to ask your doctor about being banded?

Finally, I had a nice "chat" with bandit and dylansmom earlier tonight.....bandit wanted all the details so here goes:

I am 46 years old

I am married....15 years (same guy!!)

One daughter...she's 8 years old

I have been overweight all my life (but for a few years in my twenties)

I am 5 foot 4 inches

currently weigh 331

By the way, I am an avid quilter....think I might change my user name to something "quilty"!!! How do I do this?

Margo

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Hey Margo... welcome to LBT! I dont have anything to add or recommend. Just wanted to welcome you and tell you that you get a big LBT (((hug))) for doing so much investigating on WLS! SO many people go into this blind!

Good luck!

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Hi Margo! It was so nice chatting with you last night! Sorry that Ann & I were typing so fast. Hopefully you were able to take it all in and learn a little bit more in spite of it all.

It's so great to see your intro post, and I hope that you get all of your questions answered here. If you need anything EVER feel free to PM me or write me on the boards and I'll be there.

Have a great day! ~Kelly

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Thanks for the kind words and support, ladies!!!

I am so excited to talk to my surgeon on Wednesday....I spoke with my PCP today (another issue...my knee!) and told me that I wanted to talk to several doctors. He didn't response like I thought he would...he was like O.K. whatever. But, I think it would be wise....don't you?

Margo

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Welcome! Lots of information here for the reading. Please browse through the older posts as well as the new ones. Please keep us posted on your journey!

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I think that if you'd feel more comfortable interviewing multiple doctors, then that's what you need to do. I couldn't afford it, because my surgeon charges $200 for the first consult. So it's all in what you can afford too.

I still think that doing the online research is cheapest way to go, if money is an issue. A lot of times just calling their office and getting info. that way will work too. That's what made me want to meet my surgeon. Her assistant took the time to explain everything to me over the phone, and that's what helped me to make my decision. If their assistant isn't easy to work with, then forget it! Because they're the ones that you usually end up dealing with most often.

I lucked out to hit it right on with the first try, but maybe others can join in here and give some good advice too.

Best of luck to you!

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