Can someone please give me the run down of everything? Basically how do I get the ball running so I can get the lap band? Is it anything like gastric bypass where you have to do a series of dr. visits, meetings, etc? How does one go about getting help in paying for this without insurance? What is the price for this? I have tried looking online...everything gives me different answers. Anyways, ANY information and a point in the right direction would be great. Thank you everyone!