Hello, let me introduce myself, Im Jill:rolleyes2: from Illinois, Im 48, and married with two wonderful sons, Justin 20, and Patrick 15 1/2, and a soon to be daughter in law(10-2010), Aubrie. We own our own Landscaping Company. I, however, am a Customer Service Representative at a bank in our town. I was banded on April 14, 2009, in St. Louis, MO at Barnes Hospital, my surgeon was Dr. J Christopher Eagon. Everything went fine, Im losing weight, I feel good and can't wait to start pitching the big clothes and jump into regular clothes:laugh:

Welcome Jill. Good luck with your journey.

Hi Jill - I hope your experience has continuted to go well since your post. I live in Webster Groves and I am considering having the lap band surgery. I really trust the Wash U programs and I've been researching Dr. Eagon. Everything looks great but I'm concerned about how long it might take to get an initial appointment and then to actually have the surgery. Can you tell me about your experience? Did it go well? Things you wish had gone differently?

Thanks so much and congratulations on making such a life affirming choice!

Susan