Hello everyone. My name is Etty and I live in London, England. I've been going to the obestity clinic at the hospital since June, hoping to get WLS. I've lost a bunch of weight in order to qualify, and I have my first appointment with the surgeon on November 15. Because I have liver disease I may not be eligable, but the liver docs say there's no reason not to go ahead (unless the surgeon sees a major problem dring the op).

So, we'll see, but I am praying like crazy that I get this. I have over 100lbs to lose, and I will never be able to do it on my own, and keep it off.

It's helpful to read about everybody's experiences here. I'm a bit nervous about the whole thing, but it's great to know there's a forum like this.

Hi

Im also from the UK. Im in Manchester. I had a band fited in Lyon with Dr Frering in April 2006.

Good luck

Delly

Hi and welcome. It always seems strange to me when I hear people see before they can get the band, their insurance or whatever requires them to lose a bunch of weight before they will approve. I always want to say, "hello, if we could do that, we wouldn't need the band". I just hate the hoops they make people jump through. Mine wouldn't cover, so I was self pay.

Keep us posted on how everything goes.

Welcome to LBT! Good luck with your approval, and be sure to let us know if you qualify!