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Hello to all the nice people on here,

I have enjoyed reading the experiences, both good and bad of the posters on this site. While on a business trip about 12 years ago I met a couple and the wife had the band placed losing 80 pounds. Both of them were elated with the positive changes to her health and their lives as a result. Even back then I considered having it done in Europe but for many reasons talked myself out of it numerous times. Several more opportunities made me seriously consider it again but for all the wrong reasons I did not allow myself to have the procedure.

All that's behind me now and all I am waiting on is the final approval from my insurance company. Everything was submitted last Monday and I hope to have the decision this week. I don't foresee any problem with approval, I made sure all the requirements were met and had cover letters from my PCP, Cardiologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, as well as the documented medical weight loss attempts. Being in the healthcare field myself made the documentation easier to assemble and hopefully get approval the first time around. If all goes well I could possibly be banded as quickly as the 28th of this month or most likely the following Monday the 7th.

I am very good at losing weight but very very bad about keeping it off. It is time I practice what I preach to others and feel the band along with support from family, friends, meetings, and this great online resource will keep my on the straight and narrow. I owe this to myself, my wife, and my 4 year old daughter that needs her daddy to be around for a long time.

Thank you for reading my rambling and look forward to participating with the discussions.

Rhino

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Hello to all the nice people on here,

I have enjoyed reading the experiences, both good and bad of the posters on this site. While on a business trip about 12 years ago I met a couple and the wife had the band placed losing 80 pounds. Both of them were elated with the positive changes to her health and their lives as a result. Even back then I considered having it done in Europe but for many reasons talked myself out of it numerous times. Several more opportunities made me seriously consider it again but for all the wrong reasons I did not allow myself to have the procedure.

All that's behind me now and all I am waiting on is the final approval from my insurance company. Everything was submitted last Monday and I hope to have the decision this week. I don't foresee any problem with approval, I made sure all the requirements were met and had cover letters from my PCP, Cardiologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, as well as the documented medical weight loss attempts. Being in the healthcare field myself made the documentation easier to assemble and hopefully get approval the first time around. If all goes well I could possibly be banded as quickly as the 28th of this month or most likely the following Monday the 7th.

I am very good at losing weight but very very bad about keeping it off. It is time I practice what I preach to others and feel the band along with support from family, friends, meetings, and this great online resource will keep my on the straight and narrow. I owe this to myself, my wife, and my 4 year old daughter that needs her daddy to be around for a long time.

Thank you for reading my rambling and look forward to participating with the discussions.

Rhino

Congratulations Rhino on grabbing the bull by the horns! :P

Sorry couldn't resist! lol

but I myself am going through the process as we speak. all the testing and what not and I'm just trying to get it over with. My latest appt is with the nutritionist on the 30th of March. ugghh. But it is a process. Good luck to you.

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