Welp, yesterday I found the courage to admit to my doctor that I was considering Lap Band surgery. That is all I needed to say, he had a referral for me. I love that my doctor allowed me to get to that point and not push me. That's it! I wonder now why I let my pride get in my way. I am at my highest weight of 309 lbs. and I just had my 35th birthday.

This is just the beginning as I am still waiting to hear if the insurance company will pay for my procedure. Even if that is not the case I am going to self pay,

Great it helps to have your dr support your decision. Good luck !!!

Thats awesome!! Congrats on taking the first step.

Just like that you are already on your way to becoming a healthier you Good Luck

Both my GYN and my PCP thought it was a great idea. My GYN's mother even had WLS! I told my PCP on my first follow-up visit post-op that if I was a physician, I would recommend it to all my obese patients!

YIPPEE!!! How great! My primary doctor is banded so she was all about it although she never mentioned it to me until i brought it up! congrats:)

That is super news!

great news~ go forward ~ great news~ you have insurance coverage.~ great news..do it.

keep posting and make lots of friends. we are here fore you.....

I didn't hear anything about the insurance yet. I think I am going to call them myself. Stay tuned...

Congratulations on taking the first step! You are already on your way! I wish you the very best in your pre-op and post-op journey!!

Congratulations!!! Wishing you much success and a speedy YES from your insurance company!