It's Happening!!!

Oh my goodness, I am so very excited. I had an appointment with Dr. Eldridge yesterday and my lap band surgery will be April 5th!!! I will have an upper GI and meet with a nutritionist in March. Now I hope the time passes quickly and my new adventure/life will begin!!!! Any thoughts, ideas or suggestions will GLADLY be accepted~!!! Ann

Hello, I a just started researching lap banding for myself. The time frame for your scheduled surgery sems like a long time. Is there typically a 2 month wait?? Karla

Hi Karla, I think there is usually a wait, especially if you have insurance. My insurance won't cover the lap band, so I am self pay. I picked the 5th of April because of plans for spring break, my daughter's senior prom, her 18th birthday and graduation! I didn't want to miss any of the activities and the April date fit it all!!! I have read where people with insurance sometimes have to wait for 6 months. Good luck with your research and let me know what you decide! Ann

Hello. I started out with a different doctor. The office was having some problems so I went with a different doctor. I had a surgery date within 10 days. Melissa

Congrats and good luck!!!!!!!

Dear Ann, Congrulatons. I am 3 weeks post with my lap band y doing very well. i di not have to wait. i was self paying but went to monterrey mexico for my lap band y had a wonderful Doctor y staff. i was treated very very well. once i decided to have it i called y was there in two days. i am seeing great weight lost y my surgery has gone great. i'm excited for you. annette if you have further questions you can email me at [email protected]