Today, I called the surgery center to ask about the filter again. They said they would check with the doctor and call me back. Needless to say I have not heard from them. I explained that I had talked to three folks who had the lap band and two of the three had the filter. I just don't understand why they are not putting one in me. I really want to cancel the surgery. But, I know my wife wants me to have it so we press on.