Hi, yes I got my surgery in May  but I get many questions from people who would like to get it done in Iowa- especially my husband- our insurance will cover it if you have the medical history and comorbids- which he has so I am looking for  a doc in IA DS is going to have to self pay and will probably go to Dr A also but if I can't find a good doc in IA I will send DH to Dr A Thanks

anybody?  anybody?  Bueller?  Bueller?

I just found out that Carnie Wilson is going to be the chef on CMT's new reality television show, Insider's Inn.  Read more and see an interview on my blog!http://luvsexytrstno1.blogspot.com/2008/06/carnie-wilson-on-another-reality.html

Are you okay down there or are you flooded out?  Please let us know if we can help in any way Janie

Jeanie, I'm curious why your doctor thought the banding would be more beneficial to you.  I am going to have RNY.  I think the most important thing with WLS (as you have learned) is that for it to be successful you have to completely change the way you eat.  With the band people can easily cheat.  Chocolate shakes go down easy.  With RNY most dump on sugars and fats which is a great way to keep you from cheating--and something I felt I really needed for myself. Your doctor is in Waterloo isn't he?  My group of docs mentioned his name last weekend at our support group meeting!  Nothing bad--was just saying he was the other doctor in the state doing a lot of lapbanding as well. (my group of doctors does the most lap bands of any of the programs in Iowa). Anyway--good luck and keep us updated on your progress! Kari