Hi! I am new, and posting so that silly banner at the top will go away (smile).

My insurance carrier, Uniform Medical, recently announced it was adding bariatric surgery for the first time under its new plan.

I don't know if that will include Lapband, or not.

I am considering having Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana, MX as a surgeon and self-pay if insurance doesn't cover.

Right now, I am just here trying to gather information on side effects and how the tool works.

::wave:

Hi Sis, where in WA are you?

Down in Chehalis, but I work in Olympia. And you?

Hi Sis and welcome! You definitely have found the right place for researching the band and asking questions. Check out the stickies at the top of most of the forums. They contain a great deal of information that you will probably find very informative and helpful.

Hi Sis!

I am new to this thing too! I have been reading the postings for the past month while I go through the motions of planning for surgery.

I went to an informational meeting with the doctors here in my town (Texarkana, Texas) on my 39th birthday. I refuse to be fluffy and forty! I am hoping to hear an answer from my husbands employer (his health plan is self-funded) any day now.

I truly appreciate the honesty and helpfulness of this site! I hope to become a regular very soon...Oh, and it will be nice to get that reminder off the top of my page, too!

God bless,

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I must be making some progress here, because I've nearly backed away from the band (in my mind - the only place I am making progress at the moment... smile) because of reading about the complications and band failures.

What I think I need to remember, is that the majority of folks for whom the bands works, are likely just living and loving their new lives... and not posting on this forum.

Soo.... I keep reading and learning and taking in information.

Does anyone here attend any face-to-face support groups in the Olympia area?

Thanks!

Sis

hi all, well after 2.5 months still don't need a fill..and down to a size 14.. love my band, love my band!!!

Carol in Federal Way