i got my coordinator today yeyy she told me that my insurance approved the surgery now i have to go to chest xray and some other appointment for my heart and labs... so whats next after the approval? im so exited. after going to the support group and seeing alot of ppl do gastric bypass, made me sure that i wanted my lapband tool. those ppl just look sooo miserable. anyeay i would really appreciate if u can share ur experience and how long after you got approved did you get ur appointment for surgery. thank u in advance ladies n gentlemen

Once you get your labs done it won't be long before procedure is scheduled. Congrats to you for making this choice of getting the Lap-Band. It is such an effective tool for weight loss. I have had mine for many years and still love it. Very important to exercise- so your recovery is smooth. The band will change your life and the way you feel. I was at 221lbs at my lowest after banding 142lbs. I am almost 48 years old and am now at 163lbs- you know the over 40 stuff! working really hard right now to get back down to 145lbs- you have to exercise and eat right.

I now drink Shakeology daily ( about $100 per month) which is actually a great Protein nutrient rich shake- I highly recommend! It's perfect for us lap-banders because you will get vitamen depleted- which is a big and avoidable problem for those with the band.

Exercise is extremely important so that you look and feel great when the weight comes off!

Feel free to contact me if you need more info. on Shakeology and I am also a team beach body coach- so I can help you with an at home exercise program as well. www.beachbodycoach.com/danadjoplin

Good Luck to you on your journey to health!

I got my approval around the middle part of June and I'm getting banded on July 10th. Could have done it sooner but my Dr is on vacation this week for his anniversary. He didn't want to do it and then leave town in case i needed him. As much as I wanted to do it sooner I totally respected him not wanting to run out on me. Good luck on your journey. It will be here before you know it.

Once labs/studies are done it's all a matter of your doctor's availability to do the surgery. Some docs are a few weeks out some maybe a month or so. But not too long, so hurry up and get those tests!

I was approved on 2/4/13, and given my surgery date the next day. Blood work was done, x-ray and the week before surgery, I visited the surgeon. My surgery was 2/25/13. I was so excited, I could have tap danced if I didn't have two left feet. Looking back the time went quickly, as it has since the surgery.

Try to stay calm and do everything the surgeon's office tells you. You'll be fine. Congrats and good luck.

thank u ladies for your replies... im flattered.

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well i spoke to my coordinator and i have to get 2 clearances one from my regular doctor and one from my hematologist i got my appointment for my xray and upper IG... i think thats what its called. so what other tests do they do besides the xray and upperGI? just curious im so exited

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