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So how are you doing JDru? Are you ready for your surgery? Any new developments? Keep us informed.

Thanx so much Alexandra. You have helped a great deal. I hope it works out for me.

Would you mind me asking about how you paid for it without insurance? Did you get financing? What kind of loan was it? How much are the payments? I'm just trying to be prepared for everything. I am hoping to have the surgery done pretty soon, but I dont' want to go very far to get it done.

That is kewl that your dad played with them. My whole family is about music as well. Piano is my main instrument, and I also sing, or at least try to sing.

Well, today in about 3 hours I am having my initial appointment with Dr. Argotte. I hope all goes well. I'm a little nervous but not too bad.

Thanx again for all of your support.

Josette, you are an amazing person with a wonderful spirit. It sounds like we have the same mom. Mine is still here, but it breaks my heart to know that someday she will be gone. You are in my thoughts and prayers. *hug*

Okay, this is only my second day, but I'm loving this. *smile* Anyway, I'm the full time music director for my church. Roman Catholic all the way dude!!! I also teach private music lessons for piano, voice, guitar, and many many more things. I also play professionally for weddings and parties, and compose and arrange music. If there is someone out there with any similarities, I would love to hear from you.

I do appreciate the info mysherrijo. You have given me lots to think about. I am still looking forward to it, I just know what to ask, and what to look for. I have heard about 2 deaths. I have a couple friends who are nurses at Lourdes, and I have heard through them. The one girl had a clot go to her heart. But thanx alot, and I hope to talk with you more through this whole thing.

Hello Marcy! I'm kinda new here, and I've just started learning of all the details. I have been told that the surgery is about 30 minutes, I think, and the place I would get mine done, you stay overnight. I hope things work out for you. I know things can be stressful. I can't wait to hear how things go with you.

Allexandra, thank you for your help. I have insurance through a company, actually it is through my church, and diocese. It would be a large group plan. I called the office to discuss this, and they will find out if they can change the coverage. When I spoke to my insurance company today, they told me that the exclusion is for any weight loss surgery or programs. If my doctors' give them evidence to show that this is for my health and not just to lose weight, do you think that would work?

Thanx again for what you do.

Greetings to one and all from Kentucky! I'm from Paducah. Anyone nearby, or had their surgery done here? So far I've met one gal from here, 'Hey MySherriJo!' Anyway, I've not had my surgery yet, I just got turned down the 1st time from the insurance, so time to appeal. Just another rock in my path.

Tiffany, I'm right there with you. My insurance has denied me, now I have to appeal. It is very discouraging. If feels like everyone is against you, and you have no where to go. I feel your pain. *hug*

Okay, I have Anthem BC/BS, and they told me that my policy does not cover any weight loss surgeries. However, they said that I can appeal it. Has anyone here appealed the no coverage thing and won??? Please let me know.

Thank you JDru! I am hoping that things will go smoothly. After a few phone calls, I just found out that my insurance doesn't cover weight loss surgeries. Now I have to try to appeal that, and see what happens. That's the first sumbling block for me.

Hello Chantaljoy! I just joined yesterday. I am hoping to get banded this winter as well. Good luck to you!

Hello JavaGal! I'm new here as of this evening as well. My first appointment with the doctor is this wednesday. This should be a wild ride! I can't wait.

Hello Kellers! I'm new here as of a couple hours ago. I went to my seminar, and have my 1st dr's appointment on Wednesday. I'm a bit nervous, but I'm doing okay. This looks like it will be an exciting ride! Welcome aboard.

Hello mysherrijo! I just replied to your other post. I do live in Paducah, out here in Lone Oak. I attended the seminar with Dr. Argotte and I have my appointment with him on Wednesday this week. I would love to hear more.

Yes, here in Paducah. Why didn't you let him do yours?

I am planning on having Dr. Argotte do my surgery. I am hoping to find someone that had it done by him.

Hello! I am new here, and haven't a clue as to what to do. Anyway, I am planning on having the lap band surgery done. I will be having it done by Dr. Argotte. Anyone had it done by him?