I am from Wyoming and having my surgery in Utah tomorrow. My first appointment with the doctor was 6/20/11. I did not have to do any diets, psych evals, etc. The doctors office submitted my info to the insurance company (UHC) and I had approval within 15 days. I feel like some lap banders have it so much harder and don't understand why the insurance companies cannot recognize that we are trying to help ourselves and save them money in the long run.

Congrats and Good Luck!!!

Thanks. I am just a bit worried about the pain afterwards. My surgeon only recommends ibprofen or OTC meds after surgery and that scares me a bit.