The Dec Support Group meeting will be Wed. night Dec. 17 in Kearney Ne.  Anyone out there needing a great support group, come join us.  Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks Linda eloc29

The closest one to you that I know of is in Lincoln. You can call Shelly Holman at St. E's. Her number is 402-219-7638. Mona

Thanks.  I already had the band done a year ago.  I do have an appt with Dr. McBride at UNMC on 1/5 but got to thinking that since my PCP is with the Methodist system that perhaps I should look into them too.  I did call and Dr. Winterstein is the guy that does the bands.  Even though I already had the band done they did say I could come to the educational seminar Thursday to get the feel of the doc and office without having the cost of an appt billed to insurance.  I figure what the heck...might as well go.  If I like the guy I can get an appt supposedly next week (although I'll believe that when I see it knowing my luck) and if I don't then I already have the appt with UNMC already set up.

I was wondering if their is a support group near by like Norfolk or Columbus.

I checked out lots of doctors before deciding on Dr. Winterstein. The nutritional consult I had (with Dr. White's office) ran about $160. Even if your insurance doesn't cover it, ask them to run it through your insurance. Because of my insurance, I get discounted rates on a lot of things even if they're not covered.

That being said...have you talked to other surgeons? Methodist is a center of excellence and the doctors there are amazing. The support group meets this Thursday at 5:30pm at Methodist Health System, Omaha Room, 8511 W. Dodge Road, Omaha. Stop by if you can. Look for me...I'll be the stressed out one with a 6 year old in tow. :)