Hello. Im new here...well, I just registered. Ive been lurking for a while. I live in Fort Hood with my husband and 3 kids. Im in the very beginning of this journey. I havent even gotten a referral to see a surgeon yet. But, Im hoping that will be in place by next week.

This site has been so helpful to me in making my decision to get the lap-band and Im sure it will be even more helpful throughout this experience.

Im excited to be here.

welcome! i'm from killeen. if you have questions, i'm happy to help.

Hello and Welcome!

I also live in Killeen and was banded Dec 16th and I have found LBT is so supportive to one another.

I am more than happy to help as well.

Greetings Lulu66:thumbup:

I just got the referral to see the surgeon. I am so excited!! I am 5'1" with a BMI of 41. How long does the process normally take and can anyone give me some advice on how to make things go smoothly and quickly for approval?

Thanks!!

Cinda

Hello Sunset21May,

It took about 6 weeks after my PCP refered me to the surgeon, after I did get to talk to the MD, he refered me to the Nutritionist and the Psychololgist for an eval and counceling. After that, it actually went pretty quick.

I was already for my primary care at Kings Daughters, Temple and they also just started with the Lap-band.

You also have a choice of going to Scott and White for bariatric surgery. I am very comfortable with Dr S. and his staff. For me it was the best thing ever!

If you have any questions just ask !

Greetings

Lulu66

Hi Fort Hood,

Stuck in Oregon for now but will be back in 1 and 1/2 years, can't wait.