yippie! It was a good procedure! No problems to report, moving around with much ease. No too much pain, I am able to get down my liquids, protein drink. I am very happpy!!:ohmy: My doctor is a great guy, very good at what he does....gastric/lap-band.

I want to post my surgery, and how it went, very good. I thanks those who dropped me a note wishing me the best on my date for surgery. I will keep you posted as I progress. But for now i can say I am so happy and glad this part is over and ready to take the next steps.

nice to ready about your success, I am still in the initial process, attending seminar at drs office in two weeks, still have to find a primary care dr, any suggestions in the Fresno area that are pro lap band?

JennyLou, I had seen my cardiologist, BP too high, and he always suggested to me to drop 25 lbs.....that it would make the difference in the reading. It was so hard to get that amt of weight off and more to keep it off. I asked him about his thought of the lap-band, he knew of it and the success, so he agreed and signed the paper work from the Advanced Bariatric Group. He noted a certain ICD code for billing, medical necessity. It was covered by Anthem Blue Cross of CA. The approval was quick! Good luck, keep me posted