So, guess what? I tried calling the Kane Center near Chicago to schedule an appointment. I missed her call two times and I'm fed up! She called on Monday and I missed her call, because I was in the bathroom. I called back on Thursday because every time I tried to call, there was a message saying they were out or some will be with me shortly; after ten minutes on the phone, I don't think they'll be with me shortly.

So finally, I got through on Friday and I got her voice mail. I told her to call my cell. She called my house! I wasn't there and I had my cell with me and no answer. I looked at the messages on my home phone and there was the message!

I can't stand that. I'm switching over to University of Illinois, because I hear it's a little cheaper and service is more palatable.

I'm sorry if I sound like a brat, but when someone says to call on a certain phone, and calls on another, that person is going to be pissed. I don't know if she's avoiding responsibility or what.

It sucks when folks don't do their job as expected.

Take this time to wrap your mind around the band. Ha? Ya I said that. Go over to the pre-op, nutrition, exercise & fitness, post-op boards. Write down your questions to take to the first consult. You should have questions. Also- What are your expectations? What do you think the band will do for you? What are you willing to do for the band? You should have the answers to those questions because any Dr worth anything will ask you something like that.

Redirect the frustration you are having to empower yourself to succeed with your decision. That will help with the depression too.