BellaPerdente

L.A. Sounds like everything seemed to go ok. Do you mind me asking some questions. I get banded by Dr. K of 2/13/08. Did you fly? Was the ride back home bad? Did you bring something on the plane to drink? Did you spend the night at the hospital or was this done as an outpatient? How is your hunger? Did you follow the pre-op diet? Will he let you have a last supper in Denver the night before surgery? I know, I know...so many questions. I would appreciate help from anyone on these questions.

What an inspiration. I am getting banded on 2/13/08 and feeling pretty nervous. I hope I do as well as you.

Does anyone from the Pittsburgh area have any information about getting fills done? I am having my surgery with Dr. K in Denver and was wondering if anyone had their fills done locally.

Thank to all who responded. This site is exactly what I needed. I am feeling less freaked about traveling to Denver now. I can't wait to change my screen name to skinnywidow!!!!! My best friend is traveling with me and I just told her today that we should leave a day earlier to see some sites. Let me know the best ones. I'll keep you guys posted.

Well, I did it! I started on this site yesterday and today I scheduled my surgery with Dr. K. I'm saving $10,000:thumbup: Yeah!!!!! The hospital here at home was charging me $20,000 for self-pay. I am soo nervous about flying to Denver for my surgery. Can anyone give me some advice about this Doctor and having surgery away from home? What about follow-up visits? Do you get fills at home? I hope I made the right decision. How long did you stay in Denver? My surgery is Feb. 13 which is the day my (late) husband and I had our first date. It would have been 21 years. I can't believe we would have been married 20 years in May. Since I am new, here's my scoop. My husband died of pancreatic cancer on June 1, 2005. He was only 46. I have three children at home: 17, 14 and 3. My mom just died in July and I have had a hard time lately. My mom's death brought up painful memories of my husbands death. I don't have a lot of people to talk to about this and that's why I am glad for this site. My kids are afraid of losing another parent so that is why I am ready for a change PLUS at 45 years old, I need to be healthier for my little one. Sorry so long!

If you don't mind me asking, how much was self-pay with Dr. Davis?

You have only lost 2 pounds since surgery. What has your doctor said about this?

Hi, I can't believe I just joined this support group today and I found someone using the same surgeon. I am seeing Dr. Quinlan on Jan. 30. I hope to have my lapband soon. Did you like him?