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hello everyone yesterday was my first visit with Dr Sarker. Marie you were correct it was just to see if they accept my insurance. I still have to call BCBS to see what criteria is needed for them to pay for the surgery i guess? She seemed very nice, explained to me everything that I needed to know and answered my questions. I still have to take the exams to make sure I am healthy for the surgery. So since I was there I did my blood work and my chest x ray. So when I wake up this morning I will call to schedule myself for the pshyc eval, the sleep apnea, nutrition eval, PFT, and Pulmonary exam. Seems like a lot to do =( but it will get done. I am tired of living in this huge body of mine. I weighed in at 331 lbs. I know it's going to be a huge change, but this change I am willing to accept to better myself for my family. I have kids that I want to see grow up. It's going to be a hard journey.

Hello Marie, and thank you for the quick response. WoW i can't wait until those months pass. When I called to make the appointment on Tues they asked me for all my ins. info and she said it was approved. So I don't know if those test being optional are a good thing or bad? truthfully I know I have trouble sleeping. And Yes please I would like more info on the support group. I would love to hear about your experience with Dr. Sarker.

Hello everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself i'm OGee from Chgo, IL (just a nickname) Well I have been thinking about this for almost a year now. I am at my heaviest @ 332 lbs 6'1" tall. I made a apt to talk with a DR. Sraker @ Loyola (sorry if I butchered his or her name) about Lap band. I guess that's the first step? How long do I have to wait b4 getting the surgery done? What is it that I must first go through? I know my insurance has already cleared for the surgery. All i know as of right now that my apt to see the Dr. is on the 10th of March, 2009. Thanks OGee