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Hi, I went through ALL the testing, 3 month diet etc....I had my approval and I had one last thing to do. A edg, my doctor said my esophagus and stomach was nasty, to take prilosac for 6 weeks and have a repeat edg. On Monday had the edg and the nurse said I have erosion in my stomach. I meet with my doctor next week to see if if got better or worse. I don't think his going to to my lapband until it clears, he took a biopsy both times. the first was good. anybody heard of this????

I have Aetna, I was approved in 9 days. I did the 3 month program and most of my tests. I have 2 more test to do. My date is Oct. 9th. Can't wait.

My date is Oct. 9th. I am very excited too. We will be there for each other.....Good Luck

I am having surgery on Oct. 9th. I have two more tests to do. When getting my pre-op orders. I asked about smoking, I smoke occasionally, they told me stop smoking 6 weeks before surgery, and stay away from second hand smoke, as it will show up in my preop blood work and they will not do the surgery. Any thoughts??

iteachurkid, thanks the reply, I am having my lapband done in Fredericksburg, at Mary Washington Hospital. Dr. Stelmack.

This is my first post. I live in VA. I have jumped through all the hoops. Did my three month diet and excersie, needed for Aetna. Lost 18 pounds. And have been lurking on this great site for many months. Today I got the call from surgeon and got approved. It only took about 1 week. I will see him soon to get all the final details. I am going to NY at the end of Sept. so I guess I will get it done in Oct. After that terrible 2 week pre-op diet. Thanks for all of your help. Anyone from Fredericksburg????