Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Getting banded 11/24 in Phx/Tempe

[jms462001 9]

I am in AZ Phx/Tempe area. I will be getting banded on 11/24. I am a young 54 M female with a 6 yr old guardian child and 3 grown children. I work with children. I have spinal disease needing surgery and severe arthritis in my knees. This will make exercise a challenge. I have completed the multitude of pre-op testing required by WLCA and I started the pre-op diet yesterday. My starting weight is 248 with a BMI of 37. I hope (plan) to lose 70 pounds. I would like to find a lap band buddy/mentor either in my area or other areas for emailing. It would be great to find a buddy/mentor who has the same challenges with exercise so I could get some ideas for success and maybe to motivate each other. I really need the support!!

[kcarr 0]

Hi I am set to be banded Nov 24th as well by Dr. Ortiz, where are you going?

[jms462001 9]

Oh, Wow! I'm going to 19th Ave North of Bethany Home. What time are you scheduled? What part of the valley do you live in? How's the pre-op diet going?? I'm getting nervous and excited!!!

[kcarr 0]

Hi, I live in tucson, and I have changed my appointment to December 7, because I have to be off my meds, so who are you going to again?

[jms462001 9]

I'm going through the WLCA center in Tempe with Dr DeBarros and Dr Orris. Are you getting done in Tucson or up here?

[kileyh 1]

I'm going through the WLCA center in Tempe with Dr DeBarros and Dr Orris. Are you getting done in Tucson or up here?

What did the surgery cost there? I live on the eastside of tucson and want to look into options in phx and tucson for surgery.

[jms462001 9]

What did the surgery cost there? I live on the eastside of tucson and want to look into options in phx and tucson for surgery.

Total including 2 year follow-up care and support is around 17K. Insurance will cover all the tests required beforehand. They have a very good finance plan with options for payment plans. I had my surgery at Surgical Hospital of AZ. The center has moved and they are building a surgical center on the property where they will be doing it sometime in the future.

[kileyh 1]

Total including 2 year follow-up care and support is around 17K. Insurance will cover all the tests required beforehand. They have a very good finance plan with options for payment plans. I had my surgery at Surgical Hospital of AZ. The center has moved and they are building a surgical center on the property where they will be doing it sometime in the future.

Thank you for the quick reply. I thought they might be a little less expensive since it was AZ.