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Hi! Welcome & Congratulations on your surgery date. I am in Kansas City too. My surgery date is coming up 10/31 - happy halloween, Dr. kaweneski, Lenexa, KS. Nice to meet you and look forward to your updates!

Thanks Stacey, Thanks so much for your reply. It is hard to get over the injustice of my insurance denial, and paying soooooo much to have insurance, only to discover I have a written exclusion for weight loss surgery. While I have worked to save up the money for surgery, I feel guilty. It seems unfair that some patients have no out of pocket cost and some bear the entire cost. I am trying to get over this and see the bigger (or smaller) picture, it is not easy.

Thanks for your reply. I am most hoping to gain an idea of what is a reasonable price.

Hi to everyone! My surgery date is Oct 31st (Halloween:)) at 7am. Liquid pre-op diet begins on 10/21.

Hi! 15 more days until my lap band surgery. This week is my final pre-op appointment & final payment is due

Thanks for your replies!

Hi Everyone - There are 15 days until my lap band surgery, & I am excited and a little nervous too. I really appreciate everyone's posts and the great tips/information. It seems like I have been reading about a considerable amount of complications/ revisions lately. My general question is how long have you had your lapband, and what complications have you experienced? Any one out there 10 years or more?

Hello to everyone, I am scheduled for lapband surgery on 10/31 and thank you for the excellent & informational posts. What an encouragement - you are all very knowledgeable and experienced. I look forward to being a part of this network.

your surgery date is coming up - congratulations. Mine is 10/31 and my doctor requires a 10 day liquid diet pre op (atkins or carb control high protein shakes, not slimfast) and then nothing by mouth after midnight before surgery. :girl_hug:

I am looking forward to renewing my wedding vows in a NON plus size dress