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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 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

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.