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I have ALWAYS stuggles with reflux. I also take prevacid... and honestly sometimes it feels like nothing works. I can imagine being so close to your goal that you wouldnt want to loosen your band. I am anxious to see how my reflux will be once I get banded? Did yours get worse? Was there anything you could take soon after banding or were you able to continue with your prevacid?

Alabama... I am in Mississippi... so we are neighbors! Hope you are feeling better! When do you go for your first fill?

Hey Sooner! I live in Alexandria, LA. I am 27 years old. I am being banded on Nov. 19th (going to colorado for surgery) Im not in Dallas where we could hang out, but I would love to keep in touch as support!

good luck! I just relocated to the south(Louisiana) from Council Bluffs, IA. I miss the mid-west!!! I hope your process is quick with the insurance!

Thats a great question... and something I have been wondering too... you may want to check into the thread for Dr. Kirshenbaum under Doctors and Hospitals. Allyson

sounds yummy!!!

Jackie, I too went back and forth deciding if Lap Band was right for me. But after a year of serious consideration and hard-core research I decided to go ahead with it. My insurance does not cover lap band so I had to look at it as an investment into my healthy future. No one can tell you that lap band is right for you... only you can decide. But for myself... the benefits FAR out weighed the cost/pain/fears etc. Hope that helps Allyson

Quick question for all of Dr. K's patients... I have heard he does both Lapband and Realize band.... Does Dr. K decide for you or give you the choice? if you chose...which one did you choose? And what was the deciding factor for you? Thanks

having just recently gotten over shingles, I can tell you that what you have doesn't sounds like typical shingles... i had an EXTREME back ache (real deep feeling) before the blisters came up... then the blisters appeared individually... not in one "rash like" place... I think you are safe. Good Luck with your surgery!!!

Hi all... I know I have had a TON of questions lately... Thanks to all who have answered I am traveling (by car) with my mom from Louisiana to Colorado for my surgery. (Lots of stops and overnights on the way back so I dont have to ride for too long). Since I will be staying away from home for several days post-banding... could some of you give suggestions on things, foods, etc. That I may want to bring with me? Or random things that I may not have considered yet? Thanks

Yay! I'm sure you are getting excited! Let me know when you get back from Denver if you have any suggestions... also, what facility if your surgery going to be at? Mine is going to be at Crown Point. Let me know!

Thanks, I will get some and try that :smile:)

I am also One of Dr. Kirshenbaums patients. I am having surgery Nov. 19th. No tests, just phone consults with Dr. K and the nutritionist. And a pre-op appointment the day before surgery. No hoops at all. Plus the 9950 price was great for me. Considering the costs of cash pays across the country.

Bikini, I am actually from Louisiana. But I am traveling to Denver to be banded by Dr. Kirshenbaum. Since I am a cash pay patient, I was very happy when I found his discounted cash price. Plus I knew several people who had been banded by him.

Where will you be having your aftercare? or will you be going back to Mexico? Since I am going to Denver for surgery and I live in Louisiana, I am having aftercare in Texas (College Station) with Dr. Garwood. I was just curious. I would love to keep in touch. Since we are close in age and Close in geography. haha!

Hey Bikini! Congrats on your consult! My name is Allyson and I am 27 from Louisiana. I am being banded in Denver by Dr. Kirshenbaum on Nov. 19th. I am cash pay. I CANNOT WAIT!!!! I have been saving money and getting ready for over a year. I am also look for a buddy who will be banded around the same time as myself!

I am soooo excited! After a year of back and forth I have a surgery date w/ Dr. Kirshenbaum in Aurora, CO. I have my travel plans set and my consultation Oct. 22!!! I can hardly wait!!! :omg_smile:

I have a surgery date!!!!!!!!! I am going to be banded by Dr. K at the Crown Point Surgery Center on Nov. 19th. I cannot wait!!!!!!! YAY! :omg_smile:

No my consult. is Oct. 22. Then I have a pre-op appointment on the 18th of Nov. Then surgery is the 19th! Yay!

Hi All! My Surgery is scheduled for Nov. 19th in Denver with Dr. Kirshenbaum! I can't wait!!!

Yes, I am going to Crown Point Surgery Center. I am a long distance patient. I knew from the beginning I would be cash patient. So I considered Mexico... but always felt uneasy... but after finding out about Dr. K on here, and his great cash price... I read amazing things about him, so... here we go!!! I am very excited. When were you banded? Any advise or tips?

Hey all!!! I am new! I have been debating lap band surgery for over a year now. I took a year to research, save money,(since I will be self-pay) and really think on this. But now I have taken the first step. I have my consultation set for August 1 with Lap band solutions in Houston, TX. I live in Louisiana and will be traveling in for my appointments and surgery. I am excited and would love to hear from anyone else who has gone through Lap Band Solutions in Houston. I believe I will have Dr. Felts... but have not confirmed this yet. Let me hear from you all!!! Allyson :biggrin:

Hello, Just curious about your progress with SW in lafayette... I was considering going with them since they are closest to me (i am in alexandria) thanks Allyson

Hello All, So my surgery is 5 weeks away and counting... and I have to start my pre-op diet in 3 weeks. My pre-op diet consists of 3 meals a day, 2 of those are Protein Shakes. Any suggestions on the best tasting Protein shakes/mix and any great ideas for making the shakes more interesting???

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited! I had my consultation today with Dr. Malley in Kansas and I am scheduled for surgery on Oct. 2!!!! YAY!!!! Can you tell I am excited?!?!?!