mamato3

Hey all.... I am in the Richmond area and I am just starting out on my lapband journey. I am scheduled for an informational seminar on Oct. 4. I have done lots of reading and feel I am already pretty well educated and I want this SOOOO bad. I was wondering if anyone has any information to share about the Richmond Surgical Group or Dr. Brengman? Would you recommend anyone else instead and why? I spoke with my Insurance Co. and I really dont think I am going to have any problems obtaining approval. I hope I am not getting my hopes up to soon because I could never afford this without the insurance. Anyways... I enjoy reading on this site. I'm hoping I can bump into someone in my area. Any weight loss I have acheived in the past I have done best with lots of support. I'm looking forward to hearing from anyone with any info!!!

OK so I posted like 12 hours ago. Somehow I thought people would respond. Is there someplace else on this board where I should be posting? LOL

Hi... I wanted to introduce myself and say thankyou to everyone who posts here regularly. I have been reading lots and lots here and I have learned so much. I only recently decided to pursue lapband surgery. I haven't even attended an educational seminar yet (I have that scheduled on Oct. 4). I am hoping that it turns out to be an option for me. I am currently 35 years old and dont really have any significant health issues at all, but I do have a BMI of 44. (YIKES!) According to things I have read, I would be a candidtate due to the BMI itself, but I was wondering if anyone has the same situation and has been approved by there insurance? I also am wondering how long the insurance approval usually takes? And then following approval how long it normally takes to actually have the surgery. I am guessing this varies, but I am just hoping to find out a general idea. I am VERY excited about the idea of having this done. I have been overweight my entire life and have tried what seems like a hundred weight loss programs. I have lost weight only to gain it all back. I am hoping the lapband is a tool that will finally help me reach the goals I have always dreamed about. Thankyou all again for all of your posts and the great information. It's great to know that you all are here for support as I go through this journey.