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Hi, I wanted to see if there are any Bandsters in this group that have had their surgery in Evansville, In. and see how they are doing? If so, please e-mail me. Thanks, Patti

Hi, I know that the bariatric center has performed a lot of gastric bypass, but I am looking for someone who has had the Lapband at Deaconess? Thanks, Patti

Hi everyone, This is my first post and I am sooo excited to be at this point in my life. I have my first appt. with the surgeon July 30,2007. for consult. I received my instructions from the bariatric center (St. Mary's & Elizabeth bariatric)on what my insurance expects from me and I have sent all of the letters and information to the center. I have wanted this for so many years and I am so excited to think I might be very close to getting this done. I have been sitting back and reading the post every day and night for about a month.:ranger: You guys are great and very informative. It's so nice to know where we are headed, and what to expect with this surgery.Normally we would just find out the hard way...afterwards. I live in Indiana, but I am going to Louisville, Ky. to a Dr. Lusco for my consult. I am 61 yrs old and I have wanted this for a long time and I just found out our insurance is covering the LapBand.Before, they only covered gastric bypass. I will keep you posted on how everything is going, and I am sure I will have plenty of questions, just like all the newbies. Hubby and I have been married 40 yrs. and we have 2 beautiful daughters that are R.N.s and they are all 3 very excited for me.They want me to be healthy and happy, and live a long life. Hugs to all, Patti P.S.- Sophie(my Shih Tzu) is excited for me too. LOL

Thanks Debbie, Wow, so you get banded the 19th? That's wonderful. I wish you well. Just keep everyone posted on how everything goes. I am excited for you Debbie. I can't hardly wait until they give me a date for surgery. Don't worry about how you post. Just put down what you feel. That's what everyone else does. If I am this gabby now, just think what I will be like when I have a million questions after banding. LOL Did you introduce yourself in the group? If not, go ahead and let us know all about yourself. Hugs to you, Patti

Oh, Well, elinrw is your user name, but we usually then end the post with our first name. My user name is pattycake_3800, but my first name is Patti. It all depends on what you want to do. Patti

Katie, I read on one of the groups that a lady that was 74 had the Lapband done, and here I thought I might have waited too long. Talk about giving me hope. That is one spunky lady.I think you are probably right...60 is the new 40. Wonder what that makes 74 now? Something to think about. LOL Patti

Well, let's keep in touch and see how it all goes together. Ok? What name do you go by? Patti

Thanks Julie, My brother lives in San Jose. I sure do love your weather. It is soooo hot here, and humid. I used to say if I lived there, I would be outside walking all the time(now I know better than that LOL) I hate any kind of excersize. I hope I feel different when I am 100pds thinner. Patti

Hi Mel, I know what you mean. I can start mine in Oct. when I turn 62. So hopefully we are going to be doing great in weight and money...can't beat that, can we? I sure will be glad when I know a date for my surgery. Are you a little nervous, or are you excited? Patti

Thanks Diane. I appreciate the welcome. Patti