I'm looking to get the lap band procedure. I came her to look for some guidance. I have researched it and know its what i want to do. I just don't know where to go from here. How do i find a doctor? what else do i need to do? its very overwhelming!!!!! Thank you so much:redface:

Hi brikads, and welcome to the board.

I found the first surgical group I visited through the Internet, and one of the doctors in the group had been recommended to me by a friend, so they were my first choice. After I went to their seminar, I felt they were more interested in bypass surgery rather than lap band. I found this board, and I found a different surgical group through here. I've been very happy with them.

You might want to ask for advice for a surgeon on here. Chances are, somebody will know a doctor in your area, and give you a recommendation.

My road to banding was seminar, consultation with the surgeon, and then having the required tests and meetings (psych eval, nutritionist visit, medical tests, two week pre-op diet, band). I'm self pay, and it took me three months, although, it could have been a little quicker, but my schedule didn't cooperate.

Good luck!