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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,

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

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Thats awesome!! Congrats on taking the first step.

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

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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!

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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:)

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That is super news!

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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.....

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

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

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

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      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
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