Lap Band Surgery

I had the surgery performed in 2004 by Dr. Jayseelan at Medical City Dallas. I have had no problems resulting from the surgery. The surgery can help about 70 percent with weight loss and the other 30 percent should be from eating right and exercise. ( that's the part I keep forgeting to do, the exercise!) I love this doctor and would recommend him. He is one of the doctors in Texas that has performed more of these surgeries that any other.
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I too used Dr. Carter. I had surgery Feb. 26, 2008 so I am still new to this. So far it is working for me. I have lost 22 pounds and am hoping it will continue. I had the surgery as a last resort.....I had no choice since I could not keep the weight off! Dr. Richard Carter is so sweet and nice.....I'm so glad I chose him to do the surgery...good luck, L.

I had the surgery 3-29-06 and lost 82lbs at my one year mark. To my suprise, we ended up pregnant that month, too! So I can tell you that pregnancy with the band is much different than before, too. I gained quite a bit before, but I am 6 months along and maybe 8lbs gained this time around. I went to Dr Carter at www.carterlapband.com and have recommended him to others who have enjoyed his work and office staff. Best of luck to you. I think its totally worth it.

I had it in April of '06. I've lost about 70 pounds. I'm thrilled that I had it. I think it saved my life. Dr. Adam Smith of Ft. Worth did it.

Okay, after reading this I just submitted an application to the carter lap band office. What did you decide to do J.? One woman said she was able to have a child right? that is my only concern. I did read that you only have to be 75 lbs. overweight...got that one covered. i am just worried that they will say i am to young or that i will not be able to have kids again. guess we will see. I wonder how much insurance pays, do you know?