Im considering a Band in January 08. Anyone else?

[guilly]

Just thought it might be helpful for me to compare some of my feelings with someone in the same boat.

[cnelson]

Yes, It looks like I too will have a Jan 08 Surgery date. I have been going through the process required by my doc. Psych testing, Nutrition appoint, meeting the MD and now I am just waiting for insurance approval. I live in NC. I have been very anxious at times about the surgery and outcomes.

[Suzie]

Yes, It looks like I too will have a Jan 08 Surgery date. I have been going through the process required by my doc. Psych testing, Nutrition appoint, meeting the MD and now I am just waiting for insurance approval. I live in NC. I have been very anxious at times about the surgery and outcomes.

I am 5 weeks post op. Would do it again in a heartbeat. My insurance did not pay one dime. Now, I would of paid twice the amount to feel like this again. It is worth it as far as I am concerned. I have lost 22 lbs. so far and no fill yet.

[SuzanneG]

My appeal was just approved. My doc said they are so booked, that I won't get a surgery date until next month, but it should be Jan/Feb. Keep your fingers crossed for Jan. Already had my psych eval and my nutrition class is tonight.

I started this with a buddy in Aug. She had her surgery on Oct 18 and I'm still waiting. She was a cash patient. I got turned down by Fed BC/BS the first time through and had to appeal. My GP took forever to write my letter of support so I just got approved a couple of weeks ago.

My friend is doing great by the way and she has already lost 20 pounds!