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Hello and welcome to the forum, I'm quite new myself and will be banded on September 28. You will find A LOT of useful info here along with many people willing to help and support. And about the whole naked thing, I wonder too so I hope someone can answer. Although, since everyone's under anesthesia I'm not sure how they'll know. Maybe OR nurses??? Anyway, good luck to ya!

Congratulations!!!!

I'm not sure if it's the same all around but Dr. Wizman who will be doing my surgery doesn't require a psych eval when you're self pay. I'm sure if you meet the BMI minimum, they shouldn't deny you though.

Hello waiting! I'm self pay as well and I went in for my consultation on Aug 15. That same day I got my surgery date for September 28. Now, there was earlier dates but because of my job, I had to take a later date. I think it all depends on the surgeon's availability and how fast you can get all the pre-op stuff done like the EKG, blood test, nutritionist appointment, etc. Good luck!

Stories like yours inspire me to work hard!! Congratulations!!!

This is a very bizarre and scary situation.. Model I hope you can get some help with it because it does sound VERY dangerous. Let us know how it goes if it's not too personal!

Hello everyone, I'm new to this site and after A LOT of research and hard work I finally have my surgery date: Sept 28. I have many mixed feelings. From excited to anxious and even somewhat worried. I have a goal weight loss of 100 lbs and I've tried so many diets and exercise programs that I think I'm just afraid of failing again. How happy is everyone with their band? Any good advice for an anxious future bander?