Really?  I have a fairly large hiatial hernia, so that was a big worry.  I also got the impression Dr. Shinn prefers to do gastric bypass.  How did it go with his office staff?  Any time I have called they have been extremely hateful and rude over the phone.  Working in healthcare myself, I am not used to an office being ran in that manner.

I should be meeting with the surgeon in 3 weeks to pursue lapband surgery.  I did attend a seminar by one physician in Charleston,  I know I am not a candidate for the gastric sleeve and I would prefer not to have RNY.  Just looking for some encouragement and experiences with surgery.

There is a wonderful Group of people at WVU/Ruby Memoral ,here is their number, please just Ask for Annie. :) they are wonderful.

304-293-8577

I will support you all the way, We do need support groups more in WV, I Know for me I have to travel about 1 hour to Morgantown, to get into one. I would like to see one, come close to Preston County, but until I will keep reading, and supportiving people here. Please keep me posted on online support group. :)

They will be putting it in to the insurance the 1st week of August.

Have a great day,

Rob

thank you so very much, you are a very caring person, one that I hope not to lose contact with.  I was told today by the staff of Dr. Akkary I could be looking at having surgery the 2 or 3 week of Auguest. :) I am so very happy.  Thanks for you kind words, and your caring spirit.

Please stay in touch

Rob