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[shall0207 10]

Hi everyone!

My name is Sue and I live in Dublin, OH (near Columbus). I am very interested in finding out more about banding. I did attend a seminar in Columbus...with Dr. Meyer. I went in leaning more toward banding but they seem to be pushing more toward Bypass surgery which quite frankly scares me. I am the nervous type and although I know I need to do something to help get the weight off, I don't want to regret my decision either way I decide.

I am very interested in finding out more about people's results and experiences in both banding and by pass to help me decide which way is best for me to go. I weigh 298 and would like to get down to 175 or so. I am 40 yrs. old and have a family history of health issues relating to weight that I know if I do not do something drastic soon, I too will fall into the family doom!

Any info anyone can provide me to help me make my decision including the best doctors in my area, experiences after surgery etc. I would be very grateful.

I am looking forward to reading blogs and making new friends here so let me get started.

Thanks for reading!

Sue:rolleyes2:

[shall0207 10]

Hi Jack,

Well, that is good to know. What was your worst experiences with banding? Would you mind elaborating. I am curious.

Thanks,

Sue

[ndwife 0]

Sue-

Welcome to lap band talk! I live in Columbus and had my lap band surgery in May of theis year. I checked out Dr. Meyers and Mt. Carmel West. I went with Mt. Carmel West and it has been a great experience. I am now down 60 pounds this year and feel great. Feel free to PM me for more info. Try out the Mt. Carmel info session. Dr. Choban was great!

Amy