Bandsters Offical Homepage: http://www.thebandsters.com
Learn more about Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap-Band, Mid-Band and Swedish Band) and get an international list of doctors who perform the surgery. The first stop for anyone researching banding. It's a MUST read for anyone trying to determine whether the band may be for them.
Bandsters Discussion Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bandsters
This is the original Bandsters email discussion list. As of October 2002, there are almost 2,500 international members in all stages of banding. It's often the first-stop shop for people learning more about banding.
BandstersInsurance Discussion Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BandstersInsurance
One of the most important subgroups, this one is dedicated solely to American medical insurance issues such as coverage and appeals. If you have an insurance question, please check this group out. Don't send me your questions, because I don't know -- these people do. They have a large database of plans and history of coverage as well as appeal letters that work. This is invaluable for those seeking insurance coverage.