Hey guys, I am around the Dfw area and waiting on insurance to kick in. I already talked to Dr. Maese and his office about wanting to get the lapband done and maked sure that they accept my ins..Yes, they do So I am willing to hear any helpful info you may have on all of this...I have been reading alot of your posts and comments lately and they have helped so much.

I am 26 and have 3 kids, one of them is a toddler (20 months) who sleeps in a crib. So I have two Questions....

1) I am the only available person that can put him in his crib everyday will this effect the lapband? Not to mention that he is a Big momma's boy

2) I love to drink Water and it just get's really hot out here most the time. We go outside and swim and my kid's participate in sports in the hottest times of the year. So ofcourse I get really thirsty and did I mention love water. lol Is this a problem?

Thanks:banana

I'm afraid my exerience with Dr Maese's office was not a good one. I went in for a consult and Dr aMaese wasn't even in town. I could have told he was on vacation and rescheduled. I really wanted to meet him.

The staff could not seem to get their answers together. Everyone said something different about what tests were needed, costs and recovery. It was like playing a game of "she said.." with a group of children. The PA did not have answers to my technical questions and no one wanted to find the answers.

I'm a bit at a loss as I am Medicare and not may doctors will accept it due the problems in getting paid. I am still hopeful that I can find someone as my situation is getting progressively worse.

rgfair

How are you doing? Can you give me contact info on Dr. Wade Barker? How long did it take you from inquiry to surgery? I am also self pay but want to stay close to home...I am in Texarkana, TX but would be ewilling to go to Dallas. My e-mail is cheridoodle@cableone.net

Cheri

Dr. Maese is WONDERFUL. He is the nephew of Dr. Sanchez (Monterrey Mexico) who did my banding. If you go to the Dallas office, insurance will cover the fill (BCBS - but did not cover the surgery) Dr. Maese and his staff have been great - see me when ever I need to have a fill - no wait. He is fast and no pain... yes, he is a cardiologist but totally understands how obesity leads to many diseases, especially heart disease. I'd recommend him to anyone.