Startiing the journey

Hello Everyone, I am new to this site and it has been so rewarding reading everyone's questions, answers, etc. I have an appointment with Dr. Eldridge on 2-15-07 and I can't believe how excited I am. :-p I will be private pay. I am wanting the lap band procedure and am wondering what you payed for this and more importantly how long were you off work? Any other helpful information would be greatly appreciated!! Ann

Hi Ann, I was up going to dance class (Irish Dance) at two weeks post op. I had very minimal pain with my surgery. I used Dr. Russell Gornichec at Integris Baptist and my insurance paid 80% of my procedure. I wish you the best in this wonderful journey. Tonja

Tonja, Thanks for the reply. The more I hear from people the more excited I become! When were you banded and how much weight have you lost? My friends keep asking me if I am not afraid of surgery, "NO" I tell them, "I am afraid of not having the surgery!" I have an appointment with Dr. Eldridge at St. Anthonys on the 15th!!! Ann

Hello Well my insurance paid for my procedure. I don't work, but I was in my reclinder for a couple of days. I had my surgery on a Thursday afternoon, went home 2 hours after I woke up from my surgery. By Monday I drove my girls to school and got around the house good. I'm happy to hear you are starting your journey, by doing the lap band. It was the best thing I've done for myself and my family. Melissa Banded on 10/19/06

Melissa, Do you have any regrets with the lap band? How much have you lost? The more I talk with people the more excited I get!! Ann

Hello Ann I have no regrets at all. I have lost 51lbs so far. It has been a little over 3 months. I feel great. My weight lost has slowed down. I have been lifting weights more now. I am having trouble losing my mid section. Oh well, it will go away sooner or later. I go back to see my doctor on Feb. 14th. Let me know how everything goes. Melissa

Hey Melissa, Who did your surgery? Ann