"Dr. Cribbins staff helped me get approved when I had been turned down elsewhere. Having staff members that have had the procedrue is a plus. Surgery was a \"non-event\". Wish I could say the weight loss was a non-event as well but I can't. You must work at -- the band is just a tool. A very helpful tool! Was up three times the first night and came home the next day. No serious pain at all. rnSupport group is wonderful and the fact that Dr. Cribbins or Dr. Hamm attends most of them is a major plus. Hospital does an excellent job in running the Support group -- subjects are varried and interesting. It helps me stay focused.rnI am 14 months post operation and down over 100 pounds. Took me longet to reach 100 than I had hopped but I got there. Exercise is critica to your success -- find a gym close to where you live and get started now. rnI am still a large person so I still have a ways to go but the question I would ask is \"Would you do it again?\" The answer: Absolutelyrnrn"
