LoneStarLoser

That's good to hear. I have been very with their office. Well, tomorrow is the day I go for all the pre-op tests. I'm on my way. LSL

Is your doctor, Maria A. Longoria, M.D.? If so, he is in the same office with Bridget Brady, M.D. They have been really nice so far. And I like Dr. Brady. Lonestar

Thanks Tom. Good luck to you too. I hope I can get this done quickly so that I can lose some weight before Christmas. Lonestar

Bridget Brady is my doctor. She is right next to Seton Hospital on 38th Street here in Austin. I have several friends that have gone to doctors in here group. I can't wait. I want to start NOW. Lonestar

:omg_smile: I'm not sure I am doing this right but here goes. I started researching the lap band procedure in November 2007 and was ready to go in January 2008. On January 1, 2008 my insurance changed policies and they would not cover the surgery so I gave up. Then in August 2008 the hospital called me and said that they were calling to set up my pre-op tests. I was so excited. I called my doctor and my patient advocate said that she had just received the authorization for the surgery. I am so excited I can't sleep. My exam is Sept. 12, 2008 and hopefully I can have the surgery a couple weeks after that. I have been overweight all my life. I am miserable. I weigh 298 lbs and I am only 5'5" tall. I have done so much research and read so many success stories and I just know that I am going to make it this time. LoneStarLoser, Austin, Texas