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I am waiting for insurance approval, and several doctors recommended the lap band over the by pass. However last week I went to see an oconlogist and she said she never met anyone who was successful with the lapband. This leaves me concerned. Reading the blog has me more conerned. Your thoughts?

Congrads on your success in your weight loss and health improvement! I am awaiting insurance approval, hope to have this completed by end of month. I am looking foward to changing for the better, but I am nervous about the surgery.

Hello Everyone, Tampa Bay area here, glad to see this group. I am preop, getting the docs, etc all lined up for insurance. Hopefully all goes well and I can get surgery by August. I am nervous, never had any surgery. Also, I am opting for the lap band vs bypass, anxious that I am making the right choice. I do so want to move foward to a healthier, happier life.

Congrats on the weight loss! I am several months away fom surgery, and a bit nervous. Thanks for sharing your experience, helps keep me focused.

Good Luck Newbie!!! I am very nervous about surgery, though I am months away from mine.( I need to complete a 6 month documented diet program to meet insurance critera). I have never been hospitalized, and the my mind runs awayat times, The reponses from everyone are most encouraging and I will keep searching this site for more advice. Thank you all.