Well, I was banded on September 22, 2006. It did not take me long to decide that I wanted to try this tool. Surgery went great. I had my gallbladder removed and the lap-band® placed. I am doing well. I have little pain. The hardest thing is getting up and down in bed because I am afraid of using my ab muscles and it is a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, I think all is going great. I am trying to take it easy at home for the first week post surgery. I have to watch myself because I will...

Today I told a friend at work that I was having gallbladder surgery next Thursday and she asked if I was going to have the LAP-BAND® done also. She also pointed out that the same incisions are made for both procedures. I thought, "Mmmmmmmmmm?" That sounds like a good idea. She had the surgery done back in March and we have talked about her experiences some and she is really looking good. So, I have been calling doctors' offices and my insurance company trying to find out as much as...