Hi All,

I am new here and love reading all of your posts. I am in the dreaded waiting process. I am anxiously awaiting word from the insurance company to know if/when I will be able to schedule my Big Day!

Here is my question... I have a trip planned to Costa Rica in July with my kids. If (fingers crossed) I am approved, should I wait until I get back from my trip to have the procedure? I am less worried about food consumption and more concerned with how I will be feeling/healing. I guess this is a little premature as i don't know anything yet, but I have seen some people write in that they were scheduled for surgery a few weeks after approval...

I appreciate in advance any advice you can give.

Laurie

I was approved and they scheduled my surgery 1 month to the day I was approved. It does go by so fast. If you are planning a trip I would go ahead and do surgery before (unless you don't have enough time to recover). This is what I would do since this will be the way your life is going to be I would start ASAP. Good Luck!

When I was waiting for a date I was getting nervous as well because I am going away in early May. For me personally if I didn't think I'd have enough time to recover I would of waited till after my trip. I was scared that within the first few weeks something would go wrong and I wouldn't have my surgeon within 15 minutes of my house. Good luck with everything!!

Thanks ladies.... I think that I do have to start preparing myself for waiting until I get back from my trip. It is hard because i am so excited about jumping into this new life, but I will have lots of time to enjoy it! Have a great weekend.

I also think you should go and enjoy your trip and plan on getting your band after you return!! Good luck!