Hello,

my name is Melissa and I live in Madison, Wisconsin. I am very interested in the Lap Band surgery. I have not found a surgeon, or even seen a doctor about it yet. I am looking for the very best place to have the surgery done, by the very best doctor, whether my insurance covers it or not.

All I know is that I'm sad, I'm fat, and I know I can't live like this anymore. My life is just passing by and I'm miserable. My husband has said that we will do it - insurance or not.

Now to find the best place/doctor. Hopefully this will be a good place for me to start.

Nice to meet you all

Hey Melissa. . . I'm new to this site too and am hoping for a mid-Jan. 2010 surgery date (see my doc next week). This site and postings have been very informative. I, too, am very sad and have been for so long . . . losing weight, gaining weight, then starting all over with this rollacoaster....this is not how I want to spend the rest of my life and it sounds like you don't either. Wishing you the best as you make your decision.barbara

Barbara,

thank you so much for your kind response, it's pretty much exactly what I wanted to hear. I am so glad I'm not alone. Not that I wish this lifestyle on anyone... I'm just grateful.

Thank you again!

Melissa