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Well, I am still waiting for approval. They thought it would go much faster, but not for me!!!! I have steadily gained as I have waited, worried and planned for this surgery. I guess I will really be ready when i get the o.k. Good luck with your appt. Maybe I'll see you on T.V.!!!!

I am glad to know another person form SE TX on here! Have you asked Dr. Hahn's office if you could attend their support group meetings? They are also in Mid County. I wish you all the best!

I am so sorry to hear that! I am waiting on the approval from my insurance co. I wish you the best. I have been watching the father, son team on BIG MEDICINE (Garth Davis). They are in Houston, also Dr. Spivak seems to have a good reputation. Keep me posted and I'll do the same!

Good Luck Wed., Who knows we could be banded at the same time!!

Thanks for the pep talk, I needed that! I started the process with Dr. Hahn today, he was very informative and kind. He met with me 1-1 for an hour! I just want it to be over! I have really been gaining....so I have got to get control and JUST DO IT! I wish you the best of luck, i watch BIG medicine and love the doctor, you will be in good hands!

Thanks for the response! I paid the initial fee of $1000, and they said I was covered 90/10. A few weeks later they called back and said I wasn't covered! They admit that it was their error, but they are not sure if they are going to refund our money. It happened to more than just me. It was something about their facility being new, etc. I am going to see Dr. Hahn tomorrow in Nederland. Part of me feels like it was a sign that I shouldn't do it, but I really want to feel better and conventional ways have yet to work for me. By the way I have United Healthcare and Dr. hahn and the hospital he uses is in my network. Hope to hear from you soon!

I am so sorry to hear about this. Try to keep your spirits up, and be proud of that 50 lb loss. God must have a different plan for you. I'm sorry you have had such a hard time. Take Care.

I am so excited to find others who live in the area! I have attended the seminar at the Christus Bariatric Center and also had my consults with everyone except the surgeon. I also chose Dr. Dean. I should be scheduled in late July or early August. I am getting very nervous, because I have paid the initial fee and now I seem to be hearing about many people who have not been successful. I am terrified to do something to my body and not succeed! My eating habits are so out of control, I cannot imagine that I am capable of doing this. Good luck to all of you!

You are so right! So many times in life I have proudly announced my next diet attempt only to REGRET it! I have the support of my husband and Mom, so I think I will leave it at that. Thanks for taking the time to respond. I wish you the best too!

I feel the same way. I think my inlaws would be hurt to know that I had surgery without their knowledge, BUT I also think they would never understand WLS. Their entire family is fit and always commenting on diets and who needs to lose what. I am very uncomfortable discussing this with them as my family is mostly heavy. Let me know what you decide to do and I'll do the same! Good luck on your journey!

Good Luck Tomorrow!

Thank You! How do you feel? I live in Beaumont.

I have really enjoyed this site! I am on the path to LapBand....I have had the main 3 exams, just waiting on insurance approval. I am a compulsive overeater and can't imagine what satisfied will feel like. I am excited and extremely anxious. P.S. Where do you get all of those cute "tickers"???????:tongue:

That's great that you could share this experience with your Mom. My mom was always heavy, got sick, and now her medication has caused her to lose ALL the weight. I finished my dietician and nurse exam today, so now just waiting on the insurance approval. I think today when I was meeting with the dietician, it really hit me about how hard this is going to be. I have always just thought I would eat less of what I eat now, but it sounds way more difficult than that. IS IT?

I really needed to read your reply. I think you are so right about we all have an eating disorder, otherwise we wouldn't be having surgery! I have struggled off and on with Bulimia for years. But it could best be described as compulsive overeating. Do you still have the cravings or do they subside???? I should have my surgery this summer.