Hi,my name is Chelle, I have not yet been banded,but am interested. I have an Dr. appointment on 12/17/2007 to get a referal for Lap Band. I can hardly wait til this day arrive. I was reading the blogs that were posted and I see that there a lot of success stories. I am a full time student and a mother and am looking to lose 100+ pounds. Does anyone know of a good surgeon here? How long does it take after getting your refferal? How many steps does it take b-4 the actual procedure takes place? If antbody can assist me on this please do I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks