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New To This Site (:

By MissTiffany203

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Hello Everyone, how are you? My name is Tiffany & I am new to this site, I literally just made it lol. I wanted to make it to get support from others besides my friends and family(: When I was 17, i started going to an Endocrinologist as a type 2 diabetes patient. They had talked to me about getting the lap-band surgery because my BMI is higher then 40. I started doing some research and really getting interested in the surgery. I have Aetna Insurance so they told me it will take 6 months along with all the other requirements to get this surgery done. So I started going through the process and stuff. But I felt that the doctor wasn't so good and I am now 19 and still no surgery??? So on January 9th I have an appointment with a doctor closer to me.. I really can not wait to get the surgery!!!! I've been eating healthy and exercising , but I just want the surgery quick so I won't be stuck with diabetes forever!! I heard that with Aetna you can get the surgery after 3 months and after they approve it... does anyone know it this is true? I'd like to hear from a lot of you to hear about your journey (:

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    Jason11

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Hey it's good to hear from you. I was banded in April, 2011 and have lost 82 lbs so far. Energy and self confidence are huge right now. If you have any specific questions, let me know, I'll help you out.

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    MissTiffany203

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Wow 82 pounds? Good for you!! Congrats!! Thank you, I will deff keep in touch!! (:

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    bluetigereyes

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I just got banded on Dec 22nd. I started the process in 2008 and gave up. Then Oct 2011, I decided I wanted to go for it. Everything fell into place and went SO smooth. I lost 24 lbs before my band was placed (between Oct 23rd and Dec 22nd), and I feel great. I am now almost 2 weeks post op and feel amazing. I am now looking forward to my first fill so I can feel some restriction. Good Luck Tiffany You can do this!!!

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    MissTiffany203

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Awww really? Congratssss =] keep me updated please! Thanks I can't wait to get it!!! But girl, how did you get it in only 2 months? That was fasttt! lol

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