I did get through the surgery - and so far, I really think it's going to be for the best. Dr. Anthone is great - I've seen him every day while in the hospital. He really cares about how you are doing. They left some open incisions on me rather than close up and put in drains, so I am wearing a wound vac. Let me tell you - the changes are awful. They hurt like crazy - at least for me. But, I'm 10 or so days out from the surgery and Dr. Anthone says that everything looks really, really good. So, if you are still considering this, I would definitely recommend it.

Just need to talk and I was hoping for our support meeting in North Platte this month.  I am sad and scared I won't get my surgery before my Insurance "grace period" runs out in December.  I have been waiting for a surgery date since the end of July.  The end of August I was scheduled for October 28th (2 month wait) and now I received a call they were canceling my surgery and re-scheduling it for November 25th.  Another add month.  I read many posting on this site (Lap band) and I never seen anyone who had their surgery date wait this long unless it was medical.  Oh well, nothing I can do.  I don't even know the doctors to talk to them.  Met Dr. Forney just once.  I'm at their mercy.  Please pray I make it before my insurance dead line is here.  I don't want to have to start all over.

Hi Beth, I am so glad Brenda is doing well. Tell her hello. See you next week. Mona

The dr just came out and said she is doing just great. She was already waking up in the or..so its just a matter of her keeping something down before we hit the road for home. I am so relieved this wasn't a "major" surgery. She had said before she went back she wanted to go to the 1/2 price store before heading home!! Shes a shopper like her mom.Later Beth

Jean, OH GOODY cant wait to see both of you...hugs,Beth