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Hi Everyone! You were so helpful with my last question, so I'm back! I've gotten approved for financing (I will be self-pay), and my family is supporting my decision to pursue WLS/Lap Band. I've researched different doctors, and I'm between Dr. John Weaver with Lapband Rockies/Western Surgical Bariatric center and Dr. Scott Stowers with My Bariatric Solutions. Has anyone here used these surgeons? Additionally, did anyone have a lap-band surgeon they loved and would recommend that was under $12,000? What are some things you would recommend looking for in a doctor that you didn't think of before surgery? I want to stay in the US so I don't have to worry about getting fills in the US. THANKS!

I've been stalking this forum for over a year now, and appreciate all the advice and support you've provided on here. I've recently made the decision to go forward with the Lap Band and could not be more pleased and confident in my decision. The only thing holding me back at this point is support (financial and emotional) from my family. I will be a self-pay, and I'm 95% certain I want to go with Dr. John Weaver in CO. Unfortunately, I was not able to qualify for enough CareCredit on my own, and asked my father to jointly apply with me, and we qualified for enough to cover the costs (WOOHOO!!). The caveat is, he will only allow me to use the CareCredit if my mother supports the decision. About a year ago, I brought up the idea of a Lap Band with my parents, and they were extremely against the idea. My mom was angry and said I just needed to do things that I'm sure we're all sick of hearing- join WW, talk to a dietitian, exercise more.... the whole gamut of things that obviously never worked. I know a lot of it is probably fear of going into surgery. After a year of research and more weight gain, I am sure this is what I need. However, I am afraid to bring it up to my mother as the whole procedure depends on her support, and I really need and want that support. I'm a single, 26 year old female. I know this probably sounds silly, considering my age, but without them I have no way of affording the procedure. Plus, I really don't want to go through this alone, and would love so much for them to be on board and cheerlead me on! Has anyone been in a similar situation with parents, spouses, or loved ones? How did you tell/convince them this was the right thing and that it just wasn't going to happen through normal diet and exercise?

Thanks for the support everyone! Yes, I would LOVE for my mom to be on board with this, as we are very close and her support is extremely important in my success. I love the idea of attending a seminar, but unfortunately we kind of live in the middle of nowhere, and the only seminar I've been able to find close to us conflicts with our schedules. I did find a few great resources online that I would like to show her- so if anyone else has seen any great online seminars or videos, please let me know. THANKS!