Hello from Wisconsin

Shadow08 · February 19, 2008

I am anxious to hear from anybody who can help me with my decision if to pursue the lap band procedure. :confused2: I have just started my journey as I have not seen a surgeon yet Look forward to any advise you may have:thumbup:

jsprague · February 19, 2008

Hi, I am currently living in TN for the last 2 yrs but moved here from Appleton,WI. Was born and raised in Milwaukee. Had my band here in TN 11/9/08 and love it! My mother-in-law actually worked with Dr Chua in Milwaukee who does that LAP band and is excellent.

Glad to meet you!

austinglobe · February 19, 2008

There are some people who have had wonderful successes with the band on this board. I'm one of the few who have had complications - a band slip, severe reflux, and my fills totally removed twice. I wish you luck if you do this, but it hasn't been an easy road for me.

I have had my band for 4 years.

Robin Bird · February 21, 2008

Shadow,

Where in Wisconsin are you? I live in Marinette. I was banded on Nov. 2, 2007 in Green Bay. I'm still fairly new to it but I'm glad I did it. I haven't had any problems or complications. I have lost about 55 pounds at this point. Good luck to you in your thought process.

Robin

sfeiner · February 21, 2008

Hi Shadow, I'm from Baraboo which is just south of the Dells, about 40 minutes from Madison. Do you live anywhere near? Are you buried in snow like we are? I'm so sick of winter. Can't even get out and walk! On the bright side, it can't last much longer. If you are close enough to Madison the UW program is excelent.

lindaa · February 21, 2008

Jenni--Dr Chua is following up with me, and my sister is scheduled to see him tomorrow. Who is your mother-in-law? You can PM me if you'd like. I need someone with some "pull" over there as I have a slipped band and they're not returning my phone calls!

lindaa · February 21, 2008

Jenni--Dr Chua is following up with me, and my sister is scheduled to see him tomorrow. Who is your mother-in-law? You can PM me if you'd like. I need someone with some "pull" over there as I have a slipped band and they're not returning my phone calls! I don't want to do anyting to make things worse, so it sure would be nice if they'd get back to me! Oh yeah, I live in Sheboygan. Good to meet you neighbors! GO PACK!!@!