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I finally joined today after lurking for a while! I just found out this week that I was approved for the lap band

It's been a quick journey since I decided to start,

9/27 I got the referral from my PCP to the surgeon

10/13 I went to the "seminar" which was actually a one-on-one because no one else showed and then they submitted my packet for approval

Then just two days ago (yes, 5 days after the seminar!) I got word that the surgery had be approved! I have my first actual appointment with the surgeon today and will hopefully get a surgery date! It's happening so fast which really makes me excited! I thought for sure after reading so many stories on here that it would be a long process, potentially with a supervised diet since I have BS CA *** but I actually have a copy of the the surgery approval in my hands! Unreal!

I can't wait for this to happen!

Cassie

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I finally joined today after lurking for a while! I just found out this week that I was approved for the lap band

It's been a quick journey since I decided to start,

9/27 I got the referral from my PCP to the surgeon

10/13 I went to the "seminar" which was actually a one-on-one because no one else showed and then they submitted my packet for approval

Then just two days ago (yes, 5 days after the seminar!) I got word that the surgery had be approved! I have my first actual appointment with the surgeon today and will hopefully get a surgery date! It's happening so fast which really makes me excited! I thought for sure after reading so many stories on here that it would be a long process, potentially with a supervised diet since I have BS CA *** but I actually have a copy of the the surgery approval in my hands! Unreal!

I can't wait for this to happen!

Cassie

Awesome!! Congrats Cassie!!

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wow, that is fast. i thought mine was fast, one month total from seminar to consultation to approval to surgery.

sending you well wishes for after your surgery. congrats on your new journey to your new life.

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Congratulations Cassie. I think you'll find this to be a friendly,

helpful, group full of good information and a place to make good,

virtual friends. Welcome.

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I finally joined today after lurking for a while! I just found out this week that I was approved for the lap band

It's been a quick journey since I decided to start,

9/27 I got the referral from my PCP to the surgeon

10/13 I went to the "seminar" which was actually a one-on-one because no one else showed and then they submitted my packet for approval

Then just two days ago (yes, 5 days after the seminar!) I got word that the surgery had be approved! I have my first actual appointment with the surgeon today and will hopefully get a surgery date! It's happening so fast which really makes me excited! I thought for sure after reading so many stories on here that it would be a long process, potentially with a supervised diet since I have BS CA *** but I actually have a copy of the the surgery approval in my hands! Unreal!

I can't wait for this to happen!

Cassie

Congrats, Cassie Good luck on your journey! Karen

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I finally joined today after lurking for a while! I just found out this week that I was approved for the lap band

It's been a quick journey since I decided to start,

9/27 I got the referral from my PCP to the surgeon

10/13 I went to the "seminar" which was actually a one-on-one because no one else showed and then they submitted my packet for approval

Then just two days ago (yes, 5 days after the seminar!) I got word that the surgery had be approved! I have my first actual appointment with the surgeon today and will hopefully get a surgery date! It's happening so fast which really makes me excited! I thought for sure after reading so many stories on here that it would be a long process, potentially with a supervised diet since I have BS CA *** but I actually have a copy of the the surgery approval in my hands! Unreal!

I can't wait for this to happen!

Cassie

CONGRATS!!!! That's great news!! I just had my surgery on 9/28 and went today for my first fill, and I feel great! Good luck to you on your journey!!! :)

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congrats hope mine goes that fast im going 2 my first app. next wk.

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congrats hope mine goes that fast im going 2 my first app. next wk.

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congrats hope mine goes that fast im going 2 my first app. next wk.

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Thanks for the welcome! The PA said the band should work really well for me and I just need to loose 10 lbs before surgery! Now we are just waiting for the lab results before setting my surgery date!

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