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Hi! My name is Christine, and I live in Elk Point, SD. I am scheduled to have LAP Band on Dec. 5th. with Dr. Peter O'Brien. I am so excited. Very much looking forward to it. Also looking forward to chatting with all of you! Have a nice evening. C

Hi - just wondering how you decided on the lap band vs. another type of surgery!!?? How do you like Peter O' Brian & what made you choose him?? Was it insurance reasons? I'm hoping to have surgery in the near future. Thanks & good luck!! Sheri

Hi Sheri... Well, I decided on the Lap Band for several reasons. I like that it is less invasive. I like that the band can be adjusted. I like that the recovery time is shorter..I have 2 very little girls! So it just seemed to be the best fit for me. My insurance approved within 4.5 weeks of my initial visit with Dr. Obrien. I went for the required psych eval, and dietitian visit, and I was approved right after those were completed. I am going to the required Lap class that you have to take before the surgery on Nov 29th. I liked O'Brien very much..He was highly recommended..and I feel very secure that he is the right Dr. for me. Good luck with everything! Keep me posted! christine

Congratulations. I've seen Dr. O'Brian talk at our support groups and he is very knowledgable. I had Dr. Graham and had the RNY - lap. I chose this because it allows you to lose the most weight and I needed to lose a lot of weight. I am almost six months out now and down almost 100 pounds. I hope to see you at a support group, but I suppose you will find one of those closer to home. If you are around on the 20th of this month, we are meeting at Sioux Valley lower level at 7 PM

Hi! Thanks for the invite. I will be coming to get togethers in Sioux Falls, EP is only 50 miles from there...plus I have family in Brandon. I will not be able to make the one on the 20th, but I will be sure to make it to ones in the future. Thanks!

Hi Christine, I just wanted to say 'Hi' and share that I am having the Lap band on dec. 6th with dr. obrien-- maybe I'll see you in the hospital?! Best of luck!

Hi Suzy B! I bet we will bump into eachother! Have you gone to the LAP class yet? I am going this Wed. Then I meet with Dr. O'brien that afternoon, then I am all set! I a so excited! Good luck to you too! Hopefully I will run into you down the road!