:help: Hello everybody. Just joined the forum and am wondering what to do next. I feel I really need this to get my health under control. I have been reading different posts and have seen some that are simular to my situation. I am 6'4" and currently at 310 pounds, I am diabetic taking four to five shots a day but supposedly type two, I have in the past taken off some weight and my blood sugars go way down so that I don't even need shots. I live in Port Orchard Washington and I am looking for A place close to home that is fairly affordable. Just watched the video I got in the mail from the Surgical Weight Loss Clinic in Tacoma. Ok seems like I'm babbling. Anyone who can give me some help with getting this thing going I would really be grateful for your help. OK, bye for now:help:

Welcome to LBT!! :welcome: The best advice I have to offer is read, read, and read, and ask lots of questions. I encourage to do as much research as time will allow. Knowledge is power and LBT helped me tremendously in knowing what to expect from myself and my band.

First I prayed.....then I started with my PCP and located a surgeon. Next I went through the insurance process and here I am 4 wks banded. Still praying BTW. I hope you will carefully look at all your options and I wish you the very best!!

Hang on MrD. Some of our guys will check in soon and you'll get good feedback. Jack comes to mind off the bat, but there are others! And plenty of bandsters in your neck of the woods, too. Good luck! And do like 3Loves says...read, read, read! Welcome to LBT!

Hi MrD Below is the link for the state threds. Look for you state and there should be some helpful folks in there to let you know where they were banded. Have you checked with your insurance company to see if they cover the lap band surgery?

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=21

I agree, read read read and then read. I've asked so many questions on here I was afraid I'd reached my limit. But, everyone is wonderful here about being helpful. Good luck with your insurance company and this is the best place in the world to learn.

Sherri

I checked with my insurance (Aetna PPO) and they say no no no. So, I am looking to self pay. So far checking into monthly payments has me thinking of Mexico because of the costs, although I would prefer to do locally. Thanks for the hello's and I am reading.

http://www.wishcenterwashington.org/overview.htm

You may want to research this place.

M

I think NWWLS is an option too. Check your providers list that insurance usually gives out if you are looking to go through them. You should be able to prove medical necessity with an insulin habit like that :eek:. There are a few in Seattle and even a surgeon in Shelton (I think).

I am in Bremerton, but was banded in Mexico. Feel free to contact me.