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Thanks all for your input, everyday I've been back and forth, but now I'm leaning more towards the band.

My husband and I went to the 1st of many doctors appts. today for the insurance approval. Our doctor said since we've tried almost everything, there was really nothing else for her to suggest is the hospital multidisicplinary program. So, she reffered us to one. I called today to get information and found out that it will cost over $3000 a piece for my husband and I to do this 20 week program. I called the doctor back and she said she will put us in touch with a nutrionist and we can make an appt. to come see her for weight updates every month for the next six months. Has anyone else experienced this when trying to get what the insurance company wanted? Any suggestions on some dieting programs I should try, just to have the information the insurance company will approve? Thanks, Jo

Chickie, Thanks for the advice!!! I'm looking into the pregnancy thing and how I could be affected by either. I'm sure that will help me make my decision.

Thanks for the response. Wow $20,000!!

Hi All, I've been on this site for about a week now everyday, reading threads. I am soo ready to get banded now. You all have been very helpful in making my decision to lapband. My husband has decided to do it with me. I've already talked to my insurance company, and am awaiting the paperwork from them. I've already made my first of probably many doctors appt. for the diet plan the insurance company is requiring. They are requiring us to wait six month before they approve it. They said we could do it in three months with a hospital program. Three questions: Does anyone know a faster way around this? How do find a hospital program? Can I get some input on how much this surgery costs? Thanks,

How long did it take them to approve? did you have to do the six month PCP diet program first?

Hi All, I've been on this site for about a week now everyday, reading threads. I am soo ready to get banded now. You all have been very helpful in making my decision to lapband. My husband has decided to do it with me. I've already talked to my insurance company, and am awaiting the paperwork from them. I've already made my first of probably many doctors appt. for the diet plan the insurance company is requiring. They are requiring us to wait six month before they approve it. They said we could do it in three months with a hospital program. Three questions: Does anyone know a faster way around this? How do find a hospital program? Can I get some input on how much this surgery costs? Thanks, Jo:)

jewelsismelting, that's my plan, only a few people will know. i will tell everyone else, if they ask, "it's just a diet."