Hello Everyone! :w00t:

I've been reading the forums over the past week and have gotten some great information here.

I have to say the process of getting Lap Band has been super quick. I am out of pocket so I know that makes a difference but I'm still shocked.

I went to my 1st seminar on October 10th, 2010. Had already decided the surgeon I wanted to use. First appointment was today October 21st. My final pre-op appointment is scheduled for November 8th and my surgery is scheduled for November 10th!!

Has anyone else experienced such a fast process? I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Thinking about the surgery is scary! :thumbup:

Hello Everyone! :w00t:

I've been reading the forums over the past week and have gotten some great information here.

I have to say the process of getting LAP-BAND®® has been super quick. I am out of pocket so I know that makes a difference but I'm still shocked.

I went to my 1st seminar on October 10th, 2010. Had already decided the surgeon I wanted to use. First appointment was today October 21st. My final pre-op appointment is scheduled for November 8th and my surgery is scheduled for November 10th!!

Has anyone else experienced such a fast process? I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Thinking about the surgery is scary! :thumbup:

I'm moving along pretty quick though I don' have a date yet. I had my seminar on 9/21 and I have my second consult appt on the 26th when they will submit to ins. They tell me it is about a 1 week turnaround for approval and then I get a date. So, I should be in mid-November.

:w00t:

The process went extremely quick for me as well. My first information Seminar was, January 23rd 2010- I scheduled my first appointment with them two weeks later, and after my first actual visit; I had a surgery date within two weeks.

I was so nervous, anxious, scared and excited! I'm thankful though, my process wasn't months and months.

Good luck!

Hello Everyone! :w00t:

I've been reading the forums over the past week and have gotten some great information here.

I have to say the process of getting LAP-BAND® has been super quick. I am out of pocket so I know that makes a difference but I'm still shocked.

I went to my 1st seminar on October 10th, 2010. Had already decided the surgeon I wanted to use. First appointment was today October 21st. My final pre-op appointment is scheduled for November 8th and my surgery is scheduled for November 10th!!

Has anyone else experienced such a fast process? I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Thinking about the surgery is scary! :thumbup:

Well I feel like it's taking forever (but maybe I'm inpatient) Seminar was 10/11, turned in packet 10/19 and now I'm playing the waiting game. Sigh... she said at the seminar that United Health Care has been known to sometimes take 30 days for pre approval.

My insurance is a branch of United Health- Oxford. I also was told it could possibly take four weeks, however they ended up responding within two days.

I have my fingers crossed for you, it goes quick! <3

My process was also very fast, about a month. surgery on the 26 of this month. Yes, I am very nervous about it also . I think we all are, it's a big step.

I went for my first appointment on Oct 6 and had same day social worker, nutritionist eval and nutrition class and saw the Dr and came out with a surg date for Nov 5. I could have had the surgery on Oct 26 but I opted for Nov. 5. I am amazed at how quickly everything is happening, but happy about it because I have a tendency to be a little inpatient.

Glad to hear feedback from everyone. Looking forward to November 10th and beginning my journey.

Good luck to everyone! :blushing:

I was banded in September and I completely understand the nervous feeling you're going through. Almost canceled my surgery because I was so scared. Now I realize it was the best thing I've done in a long time. Down 37 pounds so far. Good luck on your journey.:blushing:

I was banded in September and I completely understand the nervous feeling you're going through. Almost canceled my surgery because I was so scared. Now I realize it was the best thing I've done in a long time. Down 37 pounds so far. Good luck on your journey.:smile2:

Thank you!

Congrats on losing 37 pounds... That's wonderful! :blushing: