I promise, when I become fully experienced with all of this lapband stuff, I will be helpful to all the new people, just as all of you are so helpful to me.

Okay, so here it is. My first consultation is Monday (YaHOOOO!!) and I know I should ask questions during the appt., but I have found out so much info. here on this site, I don't know what I should ask? Any suggestions? Hold on, one question just came to me: "Can I have it done tomorrow?"

That was my question at my appointment on a Saturday and he said I could have it on Monday morning at 6:00 am so that is what I did. Only one day in between consult and surgery. But I was self pay.

Hi Liz.

If I was you I would write down every question you can think of even if you feel it has been answered. You can tell the surgeon you have done your research but that the answers weren't from medical staff so you would like to get his input on them.

It's never good to assume that were right on here. If at all possible ask your surgeon.

That was my question at my appointment on a Saturday and he said I could have it on Monday morning at 6:00 am so that is what I did. Only one day in between consult and surgery. But I was self pay.

Wow. One day in between, Very cool. Thanks for th reply.

Hi Liz.

If I was you I would write down every question you can think of even if you feel it has been answered. You can tell the surgeon you have done your research but that the answers weren't from medical staff so you would like to get his input on them.

It's never good to assume that were right on here. If at all possible ask your surgeon.

THanks for replying Brandy. I actually did just that. And everything went really, really well. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT. Oct,13. I am so extremely happy. Thanks again!