hey everyone my name is erin i am currently 210 lbs at 5'6 - i have been over the 30 bmi since i was 6 . I am currently a 34 bmi but am recomended for the lap as a precaution do to my body showing sings of being on the cusp of going type 2 diabetic . I am looking for a surgeon as we speak and figuring out the pros and cons of international vs local etc etc . Feel free to msg me with which doctor you used , the cost , and itemized pros and cons of your doctor ! thanks!

Welcome to LapBandTalk!

Be sure to check out our other subforums. We've got one on Doctors and Hospitals and one for people from Canada and they both should be able to help you in your Quest to find a surgeon.

thank you for the welcome! Im getting quite frustrated as i find alot of posts to be from paid coordinators who's doctors can do no wrong .

I've found that most WLS patients think their doctors walk on water whether they are paid or not. That's why, when you hear *anything* negative about a doctor, you should sit up and pay attention and not dismiss it.

Hi Erin

I to am from Edmonton and am looking at having surgery in the next few weeks - where are you having yours done?

Cheers

Julie

I have decided to get the gastric sleeve it is safer with less complications for someone like me than the lap band . good luck on your search