I attended a seminar on Lap-Band on Thursday. Now I am just trying to do all of things I have to do to get in to see the DR. Mainly save the $500 upfront that the DR and hospital don't file towards insurance. I have been on several diets in the past some have been successful at first and most have failed. I have researched the idea of different surgeries the past few years and this appears to be the best method for me. So I will be researching any and all information related to it.

Hi Momoftwocatz!

Welcome to LBT! Hoping your journey to be banded is a smooth one! You will find loads of information and helpful people to help you though on this forum. Again...Welcome.

Welcome to Lapband Kentucky from Texas. I am almost one month out. Had a very smooth surgery and recovery and am doing great. Good luck to you and this board is great.:confused:

Mom, do you have Medicare or Medicaid?

Many doctor's offices waive their fee for Medicare/Medicaid patients, so if you do have it you may want to ask.

Worst thing they can do is say no :confused:

No I do not have Medicaid or Medicare. I have health insurance through my employer. So I will just have to make it a "priority" to put back the $$$ that is required upfront. As it is important to me to be able to get on the list for this surgery and get it qualified by the insurance. I meet the criterias for having the surgery so I just have a few more hurdles and I will be on my way to a healthier me.

Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to learning from the information that is posted on this website. Nightingale I noticed your comment at the bottom that you were hoping your last fill hadn't given you problems I assume that you have had problems with fills in the past by that comment. On a norm how often after the surgery are fills required. I know for sure that the surgeon I want to do the surgery will be the one that does that as well. I noticed some on here were looking for dr's that did that. I am assuming because they went elsewhere besides where they live. But thankfully this surgery is now available closeby to me...which is what I had been waiting for.

Welcome to LBT!

Hello all, I am also from Kentucky. I had my first doctor appt. today. WOW, all the appointments I now have in June...gezz!

I am glad I found this board and look forward to reading and posting. The doctor says I need to lose between 100-120 pounds to be healthier. I am determined I will.