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Cant Be Much Longer......can It??

By brownie012

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Went to both hospitals today, as well as the clinic and got copies of all documentation related to my weight. Also got the results from the general health screen showing no endocrine dosorders. I have to attend the seminar/consultation tuesday, then all thats left is scope, ecg, and psych eval. I should be able to have surgery by April right? Sooner? Later? I just started my Journey monday..monday i contacted surgeon,today i did all that...i

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    Violet953

    LAP-BAND Patients

    You don't need to wait 6 months for your insurance? I know you are excited but don't count on it all happening too quickly. I had many, many bumps in the road...Its been over a year now for me getting everything together and I finally just now am only waiting on approval cuz I got everything done! Good luck to you!

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    bmmb2009

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I think it really depends on your insurance and Dr. I first approached my Dr in late June to inquire about surgery...and it was a very quick process for me. I was banded on 10/04. Good luck to you!!

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    DE121911

    LAP-BAND Patients

    If your a self pay in can happen start to finish in 3-4 weeks

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    DE121911

    LAP-BAND Patients

    it can happen. typo

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