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Hey! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you on the whole insurance thing. Sometimes I think the surgeon & insurance nurses make a difference with the insurance companies too! I was originally told that there was a 6 month waiting period since I did not have a "recorded/supervised" history of dieting or whatever, but the doctor I met a few days ago really changed all of that. So goodluck!

Sorry my mind was going faster then my fingers! lol. I meant that DO understand!

Thanks for accepting my friend's request! I also feel the same, only a select few of my friends know. I know the rest would either not get it or understand my decision. If you need someone to talk to, I'm a great listener! I too have been overweight my whole life. It'd be nice to share that aspect with people that don't understand what it's like to go through that! :cursing:

Hey! Haha...last super, I totally get that.. Oh I'm so excited..I was a little nervous & scared when I went in there on Tuesday..I thought I was like the only one in there! All the older ones were kinda lookin' at me like..Hmm..lol. I wish I could had a Sept. 8th..they could have scheduled me for Sept. 15th, but I couldnt do that due to some vacation plans. Do you plan on going to the support group??

It didn't take me that long to get my surgery date..it just took me that long to find a surgeon I was really comfortable with and to convince my parents. I walked into this doctor on Wednesday and wanted to schedule surgery for me Sept. 15th, but unfortunately I'll be going on vacation just 7 days later. I'm so releaved to hear there's other youngsters out there though. (That doctor's office was filled with people probably 10-20 years my junior. So how did you take the liquid diet?!

Thanks for the reply Jim! That's always very comforting to hear! I overhead several patients talking in his office on Wednesday about how much weight theyve lost, etc. I'm so excited and Dr. Kim seemed wonderful!

Thank you very much! It's been about a year since I started actually started to attend seminars and get serious. My original family doctor that I've had since I was little was not on board with my decision, so I switched doctors before I continued the process. I don't want to knock your hopes down, but sometimes insurance companies can be VERY VERY difficult. Also, do your own research, if you havnt already. An imformed patient is a smart patient.

Well that's certainly good to know. I was 18 when I decided to start looking into this surgery, and it seems like the day will never come, but I think as long as your determined (& find the absolute right doctor) it will happen. And incase you havn't found a doctor/surgeon yet, don't hop on the train with the first one you meet. I went through 3 doctors (going to their WLS seminars & what not) until I found the right one! Jamie

I am new to this forum. I have recently decided and been scheduled for LapBand surgery for October 26th by Dr. David Kim out of Colleyville, TX. I'm anxious & scared..and have not known or seen where someone in their 20's (especially right at the age of 20!) was going through this process. I feel like this will be the final & right tool for me to change my habits - but it would be nice to know people going through the same thing! :biggrin: xo, Jamie