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Who would you recomend in South Jersey, I live in the cherry hill area Thanks Ron B

Thank you to all that took the time to answer, I decided to go with SJ Bariatrics. My first appointment is next week. :clap2: Thanks again, Ron

Greetings all, and certainly congrat's on the great stories. I have a couple of questions, I have diabettes (type 2) and am on an insulin pump, my BG's have been averageing 130 in a 30 day period. I would like to know how the band and weight loss may affect my diabettes, obviously it will lower my insulin use, but I am looking to hear some real world experiance. Second, I have read that some insurance companies make you diet before they approve the surgery. Is this correct? and if so, doesnt this just promote "yo yo" dieting that we all have experianced through out our lives? Is this a standard policy among insurer's? I know my Doctor is making me attend a seminar on the lapband, before he will even see me. What is the average time frame from begining to surgery? Thanks, I know I have asked a lot, but need to get info. Ron B

Eric, I congradulate you on your success!! I have one issue, if you can do so well with diet and exercise, is the band imperitive? Do you feel that the band will be a safeguard to the "yo yo" effect that we all have experianced? It really sounds like you are on the proper track and have a great attitude!! Keep up the GREAT work! Thanks for the reply Ron B