I an brand new, contacted NCSA and got paperwork, and now am waiting 6 months seeing PCP. Can some one tell me what happens next and what I am supposed to be doing while I wait the 6 months. I am Medicare and Tricare for insurance, 66 years of age, female and about 45 BMI. :blushing:

Hi Ginger,

Congratulations on your decision to get the lapband. I am a patient of Dr Roller's. He is wonderful, as is all of the staff at NCSA.

I had LB surgery 11.27.07. I had an excellent experience at PVH. From the operating room staff to the nurses and support staff, everyone was very supportive. Be aware, as with any Operation, they will be waking you up throughout the night to take your vital signs :thumbup:

Recommend you read the pre-op posts on this website. Lots of good info on what is helpful, what to take to the hospital and have at home, what are good foods for the post-op liquids and mushies stage. I really enjoyed the sugar free popsicles post op.

I'm excited for you. Hope to see you at the monthly NCSA meetings at PVH.

Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

Cherlita

lost 65lbs - GONE FOREVER

Thank you so much for answering me. I am sitting here wondering what I am supposed to be doing. I talked to the office, filled out paper work, am seeing my PCP for weight loss, have to do it 6 months worth. So far it has been 3 months. Now what happens. Do I call them to find out what to do, or do I wait the 6 months, when do I get a consultation, when does the psych. get done, I feel like they have not filled me in on what happens in what time frame. Any help you can give would be really appreciated. Thanks again for the answer, Ginger