OMG! I'm so excited. I'm at the very beginning of my lap band journey. My first appointment is tomorrow with Dr. Sarker. Has anyone been banded by her? I'm not sure of what to expect, but I'm glad bcbs of illinois (***) doesn't make you wait 6mo anymore. Any advice would be much appreciated. I'll update again tomorrow after my appointment it's at 730a, so probably when I get home from work.

Hey Congrats. I also have BCBS-IL but my work place requires that 6 mos of wellcare program. I am in the 5th month of that so i am well on my way to being there as well. I am getting more and more excited.

Deb

congrats. glad you dont have to do the 6 month wait. fell free to send any questions my way.

jennifer

Congrats on your journey! I began mine with my first appt August 31 with the surgeon. I also have BCBS but I have the requirement of 6 month supervised health program. It ends Feb 23!! YAY!! I'm so excited to get going. My surgery date is tentatively March 21 pending ins approval. I'm 60 yrs young and have faught my weight most of my life, especially after having kids and having 10 yrs of a 20 yr marriage that wasn't so good. I fed my emotions alot. I never considered surgery until my ins finally decided to cover all but $1500. At first I felt like I was copping out because I know once I set my mind to it I can lose it, my biggest problem is getting that mind set and then keeping it off. The more I talked to friends who've had it done and researched it alot I decided to do this. I'm sick of being overweight and all the things that go with it. I'm excited to get started! We can do this! <3

Fingers crossed for you Ladybug that you get approved this first time. I am very worried bout that part that i have my hopes built up i have done the 6 mos and then i get turned down. I have done everything they asked so i hope that isnt the case. I am like you i cant wait to get this journey started.

deb

Fingers crossed for you Ladybug that you get approved this first time. I am very worried bout that part that i have my hopes built up i have done the 6 mos and then i get turned down. I have done everything they asked so i hope that isnt the case. I am like you i cant wait to get this journey started.

deb

Thanks Deb, they assure me that if we've done all the program requires that our approval should be fine. I go Monday for the class and info session....things are falling into place. A coworker and I are doing this together so we've promised to cheer each other on, and keep each other in check on everything. I think the key is to follow exactly what your doctor says. I don't plan to fail at this!! We can do this! Let keep track and encourage each other.....good luck! ]