Wow, we really do have a lot in common. I originally went through weight loss clinic when I had my band because I was a pinnacle employee for quite a few years. Now I am a LGH employee so I am going through them. So far it's been a really great experience. To answer your other question I do have to go through the pre- surgical requirements again, which really does suck but I understand since I had a completely separate emergent surgery to remove my band. There wasn't an option to wait and have it all done as a 1 step procedure. Would you like to be friends on here?