Hi, I'm new here, duh! I am excited to see that there is a forum to discuss concerns and accomplishments with the lap-band procedure. Tomorrow is my first consultation with a surgeon. The possibility of being thin again astounds me. I have been severely to morbidly obese since the birth of my first child 17 (almost 18) years ago. I have tried everything to lose weight. I just don't want to sabotage myself with this just like with every other "diet." I don't want to "mess up" my band. I feel extremely motivated right now. I just want to meet you all and pick your brains about what you have gone through, what you are going through, and how you all deal with everything. Bless you all. I look forward to meeting you.

sunny-looks like we are in the same boat. My consultation appt is next monday (26th). do you think your insurance will pay for it? This is a great board, I had ZERO questions when I went to my seminar because of this board. So much first hand knowledge here. If it can happen, it has happened to somone here.

Yes, I do think my insurance will pay for the procedure. The office person I spoke with took my insurance info and precertified me then called me back. The doctor who will be doing the surgery has performed about one hundred of these surgeries, and the insurance I have has paid for some. I just have to jump through all of the hoops prior to the surgery and then "bombs away:laser: !" I'm really glad I can get some opinions, questions, and ideas from this forum. It's good to meet you all.

Hi Trish and Becky. Glad to have you on board. I'm also fairly new to this site, but have obtained loads of information by reading the posts. I had my first consult on May 31. Ins. approved me within two weeks and I am scheduled to have my surgery done on July 11. I'm really nervous, but also excited.