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Thank you for your replies. You ALL make very valid points. I guess I will play it by ear and make a decision by mid-week next week. Oh my! I am down for the count now. This time tomorrow I will be in bandland!:whoo: Paula

Not certain where to post this but has anyone traveled this soon after surgery? My banding is scheduled for Thurs. 10/25 and my trip is Sat. 11/3. I have the option to drive 5-hours and stay overnight OR fly a little over 1-hr and do round trip in 1 day. This is a business trip that I really need to take. Is this realistic or am I dreaming? :help: Thanks, Paula

Hi Alan, it sure was nice to put a name and a face together. What a walking testimonial to the procedure you are! I was very impressed with Dr. Minkin. He was very down to earth and sensitive to each individual’s situation. He didn’t get too technical in his lecture and seems very genuine. I am anxious to take this to the next level. Hopefully, all will go smooth and I will be banded by the end of September. Hope your friend (and his wife) could see the health benefits. Maybe we will begin our journey together. Paula

Hey Driver! Always good to learn of a satisfied customer. I will pose the same question to you that I did to Chris (above) from the time of acceptance (dr. & Ins) did you have a lengthy wait before the procedure was performed? Now that I have made my decision, I'm anxious to move forward and would LOVE to get any waiting / adjusting behind me before I start the holiday season which is always super busy for me. Hope to see you on Tues. My understanding is there is about 25 registered. Paula

Chris, I am scheduled to attend Dr. Minkin's seminar on Tues. 8/14. I have a consult scheduled with him for 9/4, apparently my insurance is going to cover 100% as long as I meet all their criteria. I don't think I will have a problem qualifying. Even though my BMI is only 36/37, I have a pretty good paper trail of my weight loss efforts over a lengthy period of time that I can provide. I also have high cholesterol, pre-diabetes (on meds for both) and starting to have trouble with my knees and back. Anyway, I have looked back over some of you previous posts and wonder if your delay in surgery is your choice of if the Dr.’s requirements push out the delay. Even though I want to do my research, I don’t want to drag this out for 3 or 4 months. Based on your history with Minkin do you think banding by the end of September is realistic? Any thoughts?

Chris, this is great news! Dr. Minkin is on my short list and I had intended to call them today but time ran out. He is in my neck of the woods so convenience plays an important role. I also see that he has a seminar on Tues. that I thought I might pencil in. Anything you would be willing to share about his process would be greatly appreciated. How long have you been waiting for approval and any idea how soon your surgery will be scheduled. Thanks, Paula

Mary, I am in the early research stage and wondering why you selected St. ALexious. I have several that I am researching and weeding through the process of elimination. Anything you can share that might alleviate some of my upfront time? I am anxious to move forward and according to my insurance should qualify. Thanks, Paula