Seminar finished with my husband on 6/24. Consult scheduled for 7/15. They say with my insurance it is like a golden ticket. My husband is super supportive. I really like the doctor and his staff. We are scheduled to move back to the US in the fall so I think the timing will be perfect. I am excited!

Congrats on starting the process. It seems lengthy, but it goes by fast. You made a good decision in finding these forums. I have learned more than I could have ever thought and I feel I am prepared and very well informed for surgery. May I ask what you insurance is??

hI Becca...I'm in the same boat. My insurance was submitted on 05/27. I'm still waiting for approval. I have bc/bs ppo.

I still have a psych eval and the medical clearance. My problem is I live abroad. I was hoping to get everything done while on vacation but I don't know if that is going to work. I have FED BC/BS. They do not require the 3 or 6 month dieting. The doctor's office told me they are easier to work with. I am just hoping my time line for returning to the US works. I really would like to be home by October so that I can have surgery by November........They did indicate the process should take me around 2.5 months.

Sounds like we are pretty much on the same track! I attended my seminar on 6/19 and will have my surgeon consult on 7/22. Now that I have made the decision to have the LapBand, I want everything done like yesterday LOL!

Good Luck to yoU!!! I hope the timing works out perfectly for you.

Thanks a bunch. I am excited. I just have so much going on. Good luck on your journey.