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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

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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

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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

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