Hi! I just had the lapband surgery on Monday, 3/19, and I know that St. Luke's hospital is starting a support group soon. When I get the info I'll be happy to email it to you. Dr. John Price has just started doing Lapbands and RNYs at St. Luke's - Plaza and I was one of his first surgeries. I'd love to be part of an in-person support group. Sarah.

Hello All: For newbies and not so newbies, I just wanted to let you know that there is a forum on Obesity Help called the Black American Forum (BAF). If you are not familiar with it, please feel free to stop by to post comments, questions or concerns. Want to know how to get there: Click on "Forums" at the top of the page and you will see a drop-down menu Click on "Show All Forums" and you will see several boxes with forum names in them On the left side in the bottom box, click on "Black American" And then you will be at BAF Come by and post a comment. We would love to see you there. Grace & Peace Treena

Can anyone recommend an excellant plastic surgeon in the Kansas City Metro area either from personal experience or a close friend or family members? Thanks in advance! Amber

I guess it's time I joined in. 1. My name is Chad 2. I dunno, which surgery. I am looking into RNY or DS 3. N/A 4. 150 5. Getting approval for the surgery. My current insurance has an exclusion! As do most policies in the state.

I fully understand your rant, I get a little hot under the collar about it too. I question why these companies make the choices they do. No one can give me a reliable answer yet.