JohnC

Welcome LORI, I'm also new to the forum & currently waiting word from my provider. The psych. eval. went pretty smooth for me , after answering about 500 crazy questions on paper the only thing he really asked me was if I ever intentionally threw up to lose weight. He said some people will eat too much and all the wrong things with the intentions of throwing up and that can cause some serious problems. I assured him I hated to throw up and that would never happen. Good luck in your journey. JohnC

Chris, Who Is Your Dr In St Louis? Im Seeking Lapband Surgery With Dr. De La Torre At Dupaul.

Welcome Brad, I'm 57 and I've been 300+ most of my adult life. I didn't have any health problems at age 30 either, even with my obesity, but now I have type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea. I wished there was such a thing as a lapband when I was 27 I probably wouldn't have the health issues I have today. Good luck in your journey. JohnC

Welcome Cindy, I too am new to the forum and seeking the lapband. Also my wife is not in favor of the surgery because of possible risks involved with any surgery, but I told her I'm going to have much greater risks if I don't have the surgery. Good luck in your journey. JohnC

LauraJ, what is a port revision?

I guess it doesn't matter as long as you're happy with your pace you're losing, I'm not banded yet but at $400.00 a pop I hope I don't need 13 fills. Good luck JohnC

Hope all goes well Mechelle, just curious what is heperin? JohnC

Hi Lesso, Just curious why you"ve had so many fills?

Welcome, how goes it so far?

Welcome, What is your BMI? And which hospital is your Dr. affiliated with? Mine is with DuPaul. Good luck-JohnC

Great job Losingjustme, when was your banding date?

Hi Coco, I,d like to know what symptoms led you to susspect your band had slipped. JohnC

Dr. de la Torre at DuPaul weight loss center. Right now I,m waiting for the nurse to send all my information to my insurance co. for approval. JohnC.

Congrades Turler, Just Wondering Why Your Surgery Is Scheduled So Far In Advance?

HI Jessica, I'm also from St. Louis,who is your doctor?

Thanks for the support guys, I'm really glad I found this forum, with so many success stories I now know I've made the right choice.

Hi, I,m new to the forum would like to introduce myself. I've been obese most of my life, I've lost in excess of 100 lbs. three times just to regain it plus extra. When I heard about the lapband I did a lot of research and figured it could be the tool I need to help me lose the weight and hopefully be able to keep it off. I am currently in the process of seeking authority from my insurance for the surgery. I'd like to know if there is any advice I need at this point, also does anyone have any information on Dr. Roger de la Torre form St. Louis. Thanks Johnc

Greetings Mo.mom, I joined the forum today and am thrilled to hear you had surgery by Dr. De La Torre because I'm currently seeking the lapband at Du Paul with Dr. De La Torre also. I have been to a seminar,submitted my psychological eval, and my report from my primary Dr.along with blood work to the Dr. and hopefully it will be forwarded to my insc. co. on Monday. How did your pre-op. go and how long was it to have surgery once insc.approved you. JohnC