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Welcome, I too live in Maryland. I'm currently waiting for approval from my HMO (CareFirst, Blue Choice). If CareFirst is you HMO....good luck getting any answers from them. They have the worst cutstomer service I have every spoke with.....I've found if you call 7 different people, you will get seven different answers. The HMO required 6months documented supervised diet (on line didn't count). Believe it or not I did get a straight answer on that question. I'm getting really excited. Dr Singh at St Agnes will be my surgeon. I went to the support group for lap band patients even though I'm not banded....it was really helpful! Good luck on your journey!

Hi Mary, Are the people at CareFirst Blue Choice out to lunch? I called yesterday with general questions & was put on hold several times & was finally cut off (right!!). I even asked the person to jot down all of my questions so she could find out all the answers at one time! I can't remember if I asked this before (forgive me if I did) how long did it take once the info was sent into BlueChoice? I was so hoping to have my surgery next month since I have a large project due Nov 15th. How long were you out of work? Dr Singh (St Agnes)said anytime between two-four weeks.

hi, where do you live in maryland? i'm in the howard county area. i just finished my psyche eval & diet this past thursday. where were you banded? would love to hear from you...my personal e-mail is: bjett_bosley@msn.com

Can I join? I just finished my 6month diet and am meeting with for my console this Monday. I have all necessary paperwork from my primary care. I am ready!!!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for mid-October. BTW, I like the smashing pumpkins!