Hello from Fort Hood

[MamaKoo 0]

Hello. Im new here...well, I just registered. Ive been lurking for a while. I live in Fort Hood with my husband and 3 kids. Im in the very beginning of this journey. I havent even gotten a referral to see a surgeon yet. But, Im hoping that will be in place by next week.

This site has been so helpful to me in making my decision to get the lap-band and Im sure it will be even more helpful throughout this experience.

Im excited to be here.

[hope2bhealthy 2]

welcome! i'm from killeen. if you have questions, i'm happy to help.

[Lulu66 0]

Hello and Welcome!

I also live in Killeen and was banded Dec 16th and I have found LBT is so supportive to one another.

I am more than happy to help as well.

Greetings Lulu66:thumbup:

[Sunset21may 0]

I just got the referral to see the surgeon. I am so excited!! I am 5'1" with a BMI of 41. How long does the process normally take and can anyone give me some advice on how to make things go smoothly and quickly for approval?

Thanks!!

Cinda

[Lulu66 0]

Hello Sunset21May,

It took about 6 weeks after my PCP refered me to the surgeon, after I did get to talk to the MD, he refered me to the Nutritionist and the Psychololgist for an eval and counceling. After that, it actually went pretty quick.

I was already for my primary care at Kings Daughters, Temple and they also just started with the Lap-band.

You also have a choice of going to Scott and White for bariatric surgery. I am very comfortable with Dr S. and his staff. For me it was the best thing ever!

If you have any questions just ask !

Greetings

Lulu66

[El Diablo 1]

Hi Fort Hood,

Stuck in Oregon for now but will be back in 1 and 1/2 years, can't wait.