I have been "lurking" for several months now and decided that it was time to finally introduce myself. Hi, my name is Catherine and I am a fat person . I have been "big boned" (as my mother says) since I can remember. I have never really had a problem with being large until hitting the big 4-0. I appears that once you hit that wonderful level of maturity, you body begins to revolt and mine was no exception. I never had any problems with blood sugar levels, high blood pressure, or achy joints (until now) and loved telling everyone that too!!! Karma is a nasty b***h and I hate her!!! So, now I have arrived at this crossroad in my life and I have jumped on the lap band wagon. I have my EGD this Friday, my psych eval and cardio test the following Friday, the pre-op appt. on 8/17 and finally surgery on the 22nd. I am finding great information on this website and am very excited/scared shitless about this journey.

Thanks for reading and good luck to all!!!!!

Wow Catherine, you seem to be moving fast through the process. I had my appointment with the nutritionist 7 weeks ago and am still waiting for an appointment to see the psychiatrist. I'm thinking it is an insurance thing and slow nurses handling the paperwork. I am hoping to have my surgery by the end of September.

Wow Catherine, you seem to be moving fast through the process. I had my appointment with the nutritionist 7 weeks ago and am still waiting for an appointment to see the psychiatrist. I'm thinking it is an insurance thing and slow nurses handling the paperwork. I am hoping to have my surgery by the end of September.

I think your right. I am self-pay, so I think it moves faster if you are not waiting on the insurance for clearance. Good luck to you!

Hi , I'm glad you decided on the LB. As long as you floor the rules, dr guidelines - you and your band should work together very well. Big step toward a new life. I, too, was surprised at how fast your appts are. Great! Good luck and stay on board so we can help support you!

That wad Spose to be follow not floor!

My process went kinda quickly as well with insurance:

6/7 - Seminar

6/20 - Surgeon Consult

7/1 - Nutrition visit

7/8 - Psych visit (Gosh was he cute)

7/13 - Insurance submit

7/18 - Insurance denial

7/27 - re-submit to insurance

7/28 - Insurance approval

8/11 - To have surgery

Wow Catherine, you seem to be moving fast through the process. I had my appointment with the nutritionist 7 weeks ago and am still waiting for an appointment to see the psychiatrist. I'm thinking it is an insurance thing and slow nurses handling the paperwork. I am hoping to have my surgery by the end of September.

Welcome to bandland... there is a spot here for everyone! :party:

My process went kinda quickly as well with insurance:

6/7 - Seminar

6/20 - Surgeon Consult

7/1 - Nutrition visit

7/8 - Psych visit (Gosh was he cute)

7/13 - Insurance submit

7/18 - Insurance denial

7/27 - re-submit to insurance

7/28 - Insurance approval

8/11 - To have surgery