Hi everyone,

My name is Dawn. I asked a few questions a few months back regarding insurance but I have not posted anything since. I am in the process of trying to have the lap band done. Unfortunately my insurance will not cover this so I am having to pay out of pocket. Most likely going to Mexico. I live in the Chicago area so I have contacted a few doctors about lap fills and have found a couple. I have learned so much from this forum. I appreciate everyone's comments, good and bad, because that is the only way to decide whether or not you are making the right choice. I would also like to say how great everyone looks who have posted before and after pictures. It is amazing. It gives me so much inspiration, you cannot imagine. I have been coming to this forum for several months, reading all the threads and I have to say I have :nervous :think :clap2: :angry . It is wonderful to hear the stories of great weight loss and also the struggles. We need to hear the good and the bad so those of us contemplating surgery are not living in some fantasy world. These posts help us to realize the struggles, pain and tears this surgery will cost. Surgery is serious and it takes a lot of work both physically and emotionally and I want to say everyone is an inspiration to me.

I will keep you posted on my progress. I am hoping to have the surgery done in March or April once I get the moola. I will cross my fingers.

Hi SALEMKITTY ~ Welcome to LBT! :welcome: This is great place with a lot of super people. I'm preband so can't offer any advice on the band or MX....you will find a lot of people here that can help you. I am waiting on insurance since they do pay for the band after jumping through many hoops. I will be having my surgery in Indianapolis with Dr. Evanson once I get the green light.

I wish all the best on getting the money for MX. :gluck: Keep us posted on how things are going.

~Hope to hear more from you~ :confused: