So... I have been on this journey to get approved for Lap-Band Surgery since June of this year. I was scheduled for my OFFICIAL surgery date in MAY of 2011. I know it's quite a ways from now, but hey, at least it's all done! I guess the insurance I have (Cal-Optima) has a wait list because they have covered so many people already. But it's okay. At first I was disappointed that I wasn't going to be able to get it this year, but when I think about it.... I made it. The journey of my new life will begin in MAY and I have no complaints. I'm really looking forward to it and I wish everyone a smooth journey on getting your dates set too. :frown: Happy Holidays!

It is possible for those who have CAL-OPTIMA to be approved for Lap-Band if you fit all the criteria. Don't give up hope!

That's great news! I just looked up the word "patience" in the dictionary, and it said, "see babs 88!" :frown: Your extreme patience will pay off in the long run.

Congrats!! That still good news...some ppl don’t even get approved!!

but I’m new and have my seminar on the 16th and I was wondering what kind of questions did you ask???

That's great news! I just looked up the word "patience" in the dictionary, and it said, "see babs 88!" :frown: Your extreme patience will pay off in the long run.

Thank you so much! It is hard bein patient, but I always look at the positive that's going to come out of all of this. Thank you for your kind words

Congrats!! That still good news...some ppl don’t even get approved!!

but I’m new and have my seminar on the 16th and I was wondering what kind of questions did you ask???

Thanks!

Well prior to attending the seminar, I had already done so much research that the entire duration of the seminar was just confirmation of

Information I already knew. I asked them about recovery time after surgery

And about fills for the band. Also I did ask about the risks and realistic

Numbers of risks. Other than that I wasn't so worried and enjoyed

Getting as much information as i could. Good luck !!