KDjess

Hi - I am on Aetna and they paid for my 6 month weight management pre-cert and I just had my surgery on July 25th. My hospital and Doc require an overnight stay for all band patients (which actually worked out well) and the cost for the procedure and stay at the hospital was my $240 co-pay.

Hey Nikole - It sounds like you and I are in the same boat. Pre-op diet has been great so far...though I've missed wine! I'm scheduled for Friday, July 25 and I'm a bit nervous as well. But, then I just think about all of the other people out there who have done it and surely I must be less afraid and tougher than at least some of them! I think it's good to think ahead as well and think about your new 'life' and plan some cool milestone event that you might not have done pre-lap band...like running a 5k in a few months or buying some hideously expensive designer jeans eventually! Whatever gets you going. Best of luck and feel free to reach of out if needs be.