I know many people who have gone with Dr. Syn. Does he do the proceedure Laproscopically? I was told he only does open surgery. Anyway, everyone seems to really like Dr. Syn. Sounds like your in good hands. My family is fantastic, and has been very supportive. I admit some of them do not agree with my choices, but they still support my decicsion. I just wish I didn't have to wait so long... I'm told Dr. Blackstone is worth the wait, so I will wait. I am sure I will not be disappointed. Richard I

Hello New Mexico, I am going to plead once more to the WLS people in NM. Please Post on this site regularly. It is such a wonderful resource, that no one is using. Who knows better than others going through WLS (pre and post op) what we feel and might be going through? It also provides a wonderful opportunity to network, build new friendships, and find people nearby that can serve as a support group. I am still in the planning stages of WLS, but I have found the people in NM wonderful sources of information and support. Let us work together to help others just starting to look into WLS find their way, encourage those who are working towards WLS, and support those who have already been through WLS.

Hi Mary Ann! Thank you for the response. Lubbock, TX is very close to my heart.....I grew up there....maybe fate is trying to tell me something.....lol. How are you doing post-op? :thumbsup: Gina

Hi there! I am new to all of this and hoping to get LapBand surgery but can not find any info anywhere regarding the process in which to follow under Medicaid. I'm finding lots of information regarding Medicare but I am only 35 yrs and not really willing to wait until my golden years to qualify for Medicare...lol. ...besides the reason that I qualify for Medicaid at this point in time is due to the fact that I am a full time student so I was hoping to get it done while I was still in school and still eligible for Medicaid. I was wondering if you might have any information regarding WLS and Medicaid to share? Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks a bunch! Gina- Los Alamos, NM :help:

Congrats Beckey!! Sounds like you have done GREAT despite all of the trauma that you have had to go through. Please do pass on my name & email [email protected]. I have heard of the support group, but I have not been. I checked into Dr Syn & the other doc over there in Lubbock, but one was not in BCBS provider network & the other one quit doing the RNY & is only doing Lap Bands. I can't remember which is which, but I would call the one that quit doing RNYs over & over to see if they could get him to change his mind. So, when they wouldn't change their mind, I decided to have my surgery in Dallas. I wish that I could have done it much closer because I didn't have any family that was able to come to support me at the hospital due to work issues. I made it though, but it would have been nice to have family there. Thanks for replying and I am looking forward to hearing from you again. Lisa