Hi all! I am so excited (and nervous) about my upcoming lap-band procedure. I am new to the forum and I can't wait to discuss my progress & emotions thru the journey. After seeing 3 different surgeons, I have decided to go with Dr.Matthew J. St. Laurent of NW Endo-Surgical. I have been researching this procedure for MONTHS and taken my time about choosing a physician. They all seemed well qualified but he seemed the best for me and my needs (you just can't beat lifetime adjustments & his bedside manner...he rocks)

Just wanted to say 'Hello' and hope to hear from anyone that has had their procedure with Dr.Laurent! Can't wait!

Hey there I am from Texas as well Austin to be exact, I am in the final months of getting approved by my insurance so I hope all goes well with it. I am nervous and anxious at the same time, I have lots of questions and no anwers so I hoping to find that here from anyone that is going through this already. So I will know what I might run into experiences.

Good luck and keep in touch

Hi all! I am so excited (and nervous) about my upcoming lap-band procedure. I am new to the forum and I can't wait to discuss my progress & emotions thru the journey. After seeing 3 different surgeons, I have decided to go with Dr.Matthew J. St. Laurent of NW Endo-Surgical. I have been researching this procedure for MONTHS and taken my time about choosing a physician. They all seemed well qualified but he seemed the best for me and my needs (you just can't beat lifetime adjustments & his bedside manner...he rocks)

Just wanted to say 'Hello' and hope to hear from anyone that has had their procedure with Dr.Laurent! Can't wait!

I had my band done by Dr. Collier/JourneyLite & I'm very pleased with everyone involved. I'm not that pleased with the results so far though. I was banded May 8 & have had 4 fills & finally have restriction. I've only lost 12 lbs since May. That's depressing since I was self-pay. I just started working out so maybe that will help. Anyway, Good Luck neighbor!

I am sorry to hear that I hope all works well , keep me posted and let me know how it goes I will do the same, take care,

I had my band done by Dr. Collier/JourneyLite & I'm very pleased with everyone involved. I'm not that pleased with the results so far though. I was banded May 8 & have had 4 fills & finally have restriction. I've only lost 12 lbs since May. That's depressing since I was self-pay. I just started working out so maybe that will help. Anyway, Good Luck neighbor!

I bet working out will totally be your ticket to success! I know the band will 'help me' (not cure me) of my eating issues but working out will be a detrimental key to my success. My Mom is a personal trainer (I wish I lived closer to her) and the simple mantra...excersize and eat right...has always lingered over my head. Sadly, I have always lacked self-discipline in the eating department (not so much what I ate, but HOW much) which is why after 7 years of struggling with food and diets I decided to go forward with this procedure.

It sounds like you have lost weight (12lbs) by your band alone (am I right?). So I bet the exercise will really help you. Please keep me posted!! Thanks so much for writing to me! :crying:

Hi there! Thanks for writing!!! I hope all goes well with your insurance. I am 'cash pay' (finance) so I wish I could help answer questions for you. I have asked a LOT via the procedure itself, so if I can help in any way in that department please let me know. Please keep me posted on your status neighbor! I LOVE Austin! I would move there in a heartbeat if my hubbies company wasn't here!! So jealous of you!!!