I must admit that I was apprehensive at first. I researched the surgery and doctors in my local area. Some of the postings on this site did scare me, as far as post-op complications.

I am happy to say that I was banded on 4/08/09, and I have had no complications and very little pain. I felt discomfort only in the first 48 hours. I had my surgery done in Beverly Hills, CA by Dr.Salimitari. I was impressed by the doctor's bed side manner, and his great staff.

For those who are out there still unsure if they want the surgery because of the post-op recovery. I can personally say that I would do it again in a New York minute. The key is to be positive going into the surgery, and trusting your doctor.:thumbup:

I am so happy for you. I want to get banded but i have a low bmi of 31 but it is the hardest 50lbs to lose!!

Do you think there are any doctors that will conduct the lap band surgery at bmi of 30- 32?

Signed,

desperate

I am so happy for you. I want to get banded but i have a low bmi of 31 but it is the hardest 50lbs to lose!!

Do you think there are any doctors that will conduct the lap band surgery at bmi of 30- 32?

Signed,

desperate

I had a BMI of 30 and was banded on 4.21 by Dr. Zapata in Monterrey, Mexico. He also did my aunt on the same day and she is at a 35 bmi. Ive had some pain but everything has been perfect otherwise. He did my mom a year ago and she had a BMI of 35 and has lost 80 pounds. She surpassed her goal weight in a year. There are a lot of good options for low BMI in Mexico. The hospital here in Mexico was much nicer than any one Ive ever been to in the US. Lots of people do it and theres nothing to be afraid of.

I am so happy for you. I want to get banded but i have a low bmi of 31 but it is the hardest 50lbs to lose!!

Do you think there are any doctors that will conduct the lap band surgery at bmi of 30- 32?

Signed,

desperate

Check out Mexico for sure...they will go that low in Tijuana. If you want more info I where I went let me know.