Bostonlady

THank you I will, how long did it take you from start to finish? does everyone have to take a sleep study? My primary care said that not the surgeon, so I"m a bit apprensive, but thanks on the scheduling thing......I will remember that the squeaky wheel gets the oil, can you have all your appts at the faulkner?

Hello, Newbie here, I have my first meeting at Faulker tonite. I'm 47, BMI and high cholestrol. I have Harvard Pilgrim PPO, and I'm on edge as to how long it takes, if I'll be approved, who long out of work, but still I believe as my doctor does this is the best way to get my cholestrol under control, my BP is 110/78 and everything else is fine not even any PERIMENOPAUSE lol, I know my friends want to hit me, no one night sweat etc......but I have a family history of high cholesterol,etc that has lead to other things. Any help would be appreciated, who is the best Doc as Faulkner? Thanks so much

Hello Everyone, I'm a newbie, I go to Faulkner tonite from 6 to 7:30, I have a BMI of 38 and high cholesterol. My cholesterol is family related, all my others are normal, blood pressure etc is excellent. My doctor recommended this and I have Harvard Pilgrim PPO in MA. Can anyone tell me what I can expect tonite or from the insurance company? I'm getting married next year, late in life, so I've really taken stock about staying with my future husband as long as I can without medications for high cholestrol which my doctor said if I dont do this route I will have to be on. My future hubby is younger, so I guess that makes me a cougar:tongue_smilie:, I have no issue working out, I do curves smart 3 -4 times a week and just got a treadmill to incorporate into the lap band journey, if I'm approved. Any help or suggestions I'd appreciate. I was wondering is it true you can be scheduled to have it in within 5 weeks? Thanks and have a great holiday weekend!