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Hello. As the title says I am beginning my lap band journey. I made and went to my consultation appointment last week. I am 41yo, married for 19yrs. Mother of 3, (15yo girl and a 10 & 5yo boys).

And today I got a call today to start my pre-O P orders..

I have to get the typical blood work, Need an E K G , then have have a cardiologist clear me. Psychological evaluation, and a Upper G I ....(oh yay!!) Current pap and mamo ..(not sure why they need this).

So I decided to post a hello instead of being a creeper. I am nervous and excited. January 1st I was at my heaviest weight of 350lbs.and decided to do something about it. Currently I am 333, and trying.

I have scheduled most of my tests for Thursday and Friday, next week need to do some others.

I was told, my insurance Co.covers cost up to 90% but since I met my out of pocket deductible,it's 100%… I'm hoping for no surprise $$. :)

Hmmmm...think that's it... If I forgot something ask me..

-Deb

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welcome.. There are so many wonderful people here who will help guide you on your journey... no judging just help..If you have a question don't be afraid to ask.. If we don't know we will tell you.. And always advice is based on our experiences not medical knowledge...

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Hi there, I'm a newbie, too -- not as far along in the process as you but geting there and think it's all going to start happening quickly beginning next week (mandatory info session). Thanks for posting -- it's nice to meet you!

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Welcome! Wishing you nothing but success on your journey! Good luck!

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Wish you the best.

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Thank you for the welcomes..

-Debbi

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I am new as well...I am waiting on the approval from my insurance.

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I am new as well...I am waiting on the approval from my insurance.

Today is the Day!!!!!

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I'm still a bit new to the forum. I have a surgery date of 11SEP13. This group is great and I've learned so much since joining. Good luck to you on your journey!

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Hello. As the title says I am beginning my lap band journey. I made and went to my consultation appointment last week. I am 41yo, married for 19yrs. Mother of 3, (15yo girl and a 10 & 5yo boys).

And today I got a call today to start my pre-O P orders..

I have to get the typical blood work, Need an E K G , then have have a cardiologist clear me. Psychological evaluation, and a Upper G I ....(oh yay!!) Current pap and mamo ..(not sure why they need this).

So I decided to post a hello instead of being a creeper. I am nervous and excited. January 1st I was at my heaviest weight of 350lbs.and decided to do something about it. Currently I am 333, and trying.

I have scheduled most of my tests for Thursday and Friday, next week need to do some others.

I was told, my insurance Co.covers cost up to 90% but since I met my out of pocket deductible,it's 100%… I'm hoping for no surprise $$. :)

Hmmmm...think that's it... If I forgot something ask me..

-Deb

I'm so excited for u!! Hopefully this will be my story too! I got for my 1st appt next week and hopefully my process will be fast too :) Only bad thing is i know i'm going to have to go for tests n pysch tests n all that is needed n my work n school schedule might going to get in the way :( Good luck Deb!!!

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I'm so excited for u!! Hopefully this will be my story too! I got for my 1st appt next week and hopefully my process will be fast too :) Only bad thing is i know i'm going to have to go for tests n pysch tests n all that is needed n my work n school schedule might going to get in the way :( Good luck Deb!!!

I feel the same ! Wish I could pause uni and work for a few months so I could get all the appointments and preparation done and get myself on the road to healthy! Oh well! We'll make it fit I'm sure !

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I feel the same ! Wish I could pause uni and work for a few months so I could get all the appointments and preparation done and get myself on the road to healthy! Oh well! We'll make it fit I'm sure !

Yes we will!!!

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Hey :) everyone has been so kind and helpful to me. Today at 4pm I go to DR to start my pre op diet. And then a week from right now I will be banded. =)

OhSoNique

You will do fine. My physc. Eval went easy, I got to use my own therapist. and all the tests were painless, just had to be done, and then the worry you wont pass..

waiting for the insurance was hard. I didnt understand the 1st time they said my Insurance covers surgery, ment.. they covered it.. I wasnt approved for it yet. Then had to wait for all tests and then an extra Echo..

:)

--Debbi

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