I just want to say thank you to everyone who contributes to this forum. It has been such a remarkable help to me as I have been researching and planning my journey to Bandlandia!

With the New Year quickly approaching, I was waiting to hear news as to whether or not my insurance would cover my Lap-Band. To be perfectly honest, I was expecting a denial… But to my surprise I received an approval letter in the mail today. I didn’t think it could be true and was so unsure that I drove all the way to the doctor’s office to show them (they haven’t gotten their copy yet)… It has been confirmed, I am approved for surgery!!! The doctor’s office needs to get their copy and then they will call me with a surgery date… when we pushed the office surgery for some idea she said that for sure I would be “banded” before March 15th.

I have to keep pinching myself to make sure I am awake. I have decided to only tell a few close people in my life and well… of course all of you… my new extended family.

Thank you again for all your great support and advice. It is so helpful; you just can’t imagine how much I appreciate all of your feedback and daily support. I may not post much, but I read every day and once I am banded… I hope to have more insightful comments to add.

Take Care Everyone and Happy New You!

Congratulations Sassaay on getting your insurance funding. It won't be long before you are on the "loosing" side.

Congrats! I'm glad that things worked out for you, and I look forward to hearing about your progress.

As for telling people, I think that telling just a few people at first is probably the best way to go, so you don't have to deal with scrutiny from people who expect the weight to melt off instantly.

Only a couple of close pals and my immediate family know about my band. BUT...I figure that once I lose another 30 pounds, I will feel confident enough to go public to everyone, because I want to spread the word about this great option.

Congrats Sassaay!

I second your Thank You!

The people on this board have given so many hope when they thought they had none; Knowledge when they had none; and support when they needed it most! (including me!) I feel at home and accepted on this board! What a wonderful place! You are all an amazing group of people!

Marsha

Thanks Kiwigirl, Quakergirl and Marsha for your responses. It helps so much to know that I have a community I can use to get all the support I need and want. I will keep everyone updated on my progress... thanks again.

Congratulations on beating the insurance monster! I remember that amazing feeling of opening the letter to find an approval. I almost fainted, having been expecting a big fat NO on my third appeal.

Let us know when your date is and we'll be cheering you on from the sidelines. Congratulations again!!