I am so excited! I am scheduled to have my band installed on June 28th. My husband and I were joking the other day about our anniversary which is on Friday. I told him he needed to get a new model and he said he didn't need one because he was getting an upgrade. I am a bit nervous because this is so life changing but I feel like I am getting a new life. I hope all of you that are waiting to have yours don't have to wait to long!

Excited for you! Today was my very first day to taking the step to get this procedure done. Met with my primary and she gave me the green light for this. Can you tell me how long from the time you went to see your primary to your scheduled op date did it take? I'm anxious to get this done and over with.... tired of living a poor quality of life with this excess baggage on my body. Thanks! And praying all goes well for you!

I am so excited! I am scheduled to have my band installed on June 28th. My husband and I were joking the other day about our anniversary which is on Friday. I told him he needed to get a new model and he said he didn't need one because he was getting an upgrade. I am a bit nervous because this is so life changing but I feel like I am getting a new life. I hope all of you that are waiting to have yours don't have to wait to long!

It all depends on your insurance. some require that you complete a 6 month dr supervised diet. So it could be 6 months from your visit with the doctor today. Or it could be about 2 months away if you work diligently at getting your testing done and the psych eval. It is possible to do all of that within 2-3 months if you can get the appointments scheduled quickly enough. Find out what your insurance requires as far as their requirements and that will give you a better idea. Hope this was somewhat helpful to you.

Hi Schwansguysgal, I am having my surgery on the 28th of June as well... we'll be band sisters!. Happy Anniversary tomorrow... (how many years?)just think how slim you will be for next years anniversary. Gopd luck, and keep in touch on your progress.

Brenda

I am so excited! I am scheduled to have my band installed on June 28th. My husband and I were joking the other day about our anniversary which is on Friday. I told him he needed to get a new model and he said he didn't need one because he was getting an upgrade. I am a bit nervous because this is so life changing but I feel like I am getting a new life. I hope all of you that are waiting to have yours don't have to wait to long!

Thanks Kay! That's good info. I'll definitely be pushing my surgeon to try and expedite this if my insurance doesn't require the 6-month diet. My primary dr felt that it was totally pointless (the 6-month diet) and a waste of my time and money as she feels that I'm in the right mindset for the commitment to a new lifestyle and am fully aware of all of the possible risks/complications. Appreciate your help!

It all depends on your insurance. some require that you complete a 6 month dr supervised diet. So it could be 6 months from your visit with the doctor today. Or it could be about 2 months away if you work diligently at getting your testing done and the psych eval. It is possible to do all of that within 2-3 months if you can get the appointments scheduled quickly enough. Find out what your insurance requires as far as their requirements and that will give you a better idea. Hope this was somewhat helpful to you.

Thanks Kay! That's good info. I'll definitely be pushing my surgeon to try and expedite this if my insurance doesn't require the 6-month diet. My primary dr felt that it was totally pointless (the 6-month diet) and a waste of my time and money as she feels that I'm in the right mindset for the commitment to a new lifestyle and am fully aware of all of the possible risks/complications. Appreciate your help!

Hi! Just here to tell you what I'm going through. I saw a surgeon last July. Because of my insurance, I have to wait a year and work with a life coach who guides me along, gives good tips, encourages me, teaches me healthy habits. I wasn't sure I would like that, but I have enjoyed this year with her. My year will be up August 16th. I have an appt. with my surgeon again on the 17th. Hoping that I won't have to wait long after for my LAP-BAND. Good luck with your surgery.