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Carolinagirl, I guess the reason I'm worried is that this is a major surgery, I know it's safer then the alternative but this is the first time I have had any kind of major surgery. I guess I'm just worried about if things went wrong for my family and kids. I know I need this! and you're right I do have a good surgeon he's the best in the southeast for I researched him long before I even started this journey. Thanks again for being tough with me and getting my head straight. ALL you guys are awesome!!

Nov.8th is my day along with Hianal hernia repair, but Im starting to get a little worried. Someone please help! Is this normal to have second thoughts or is something trying to tell me don't do it.

jen-1381 and timeformyself, you all have eased my mind, and I'm feeling pretty good about the whole thing today. Thanks for all the support! I needed it.

Thank you Starting over! I know I need this but you're right, it is about the unknown. I will have to just trust God, and leave it in his hands. :-)

Thank you Wtloss!

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me too

Well it's been a long journey just trying how to get in the surgery room. First thought it would be September 28th but ends up tentatively November 8th!

lesley714, I think most everything they were asking me for was normal procedure. But it seemed like they just kept asking for more. It started with seeing if I was a good canidate, for the surgery. For me it was with type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, BMI ratio, and high blood pressure. They asked for 6 months of supervised weight management from an a doctor , with documentation of diet and exercise. Recommendation from a dietitian along with training how to eat healthy, this took two visits. A full blow psych evaluation and recommendation for the surgery. I thought this would be all they wanted but for almost a month and and a few days they kept denying me 3 times. They asked for a medical clearance again from my doctor and a note stating that this surgery was necessary. I kept faxing papers and they would say they never got them, then they said it was denied and I would have to summit all the paperwork again. Finally my surgeon ask for a Pier to Pier and then they finally approved it. The doctors office and my surgeon done a lot but I called the insurance company everyday just so they wouldn't drop the ball and believe it or not it does help when you call instead of the doctors office. So I wish you well and hope Cigna won't jerk you around like they did me with the missing paperwork.

When can I expect to go back to work after the band?

Mine will be hopefully September 28