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Hi everyone, I am new to the group. Not yet banded, but going thru all the post op testing & appointments. It is kind of frustrating, but I know I have to learn to be more patient with this whole process. I am 54 old and have been overweight since childhood. I am excited to get the lapband done--I know it will work. Live in southeast Michigan, my doctor is Zoe Deol. She seems quite knowledgeable as lapband surgery is all that she does. Glad to be here. Cheryl :rolleyes:

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Hi Cheryl,

I know the wait can be very frustrating. I still have 2 months left and it seems like my day will never come, but I know it will. My process is a little different so I have a longer wait. You've already got the ball rolling and it sounds like you'll be having surgery soon...probably before me:rolleyes:...lol!

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Hi everyone, I am new to the group. Not yet banded, but going thru all the post op testing & appointments. It is kind of frustrating, but I know I have to learn to be more patient with this whole process. I am 54 old and have been overweight since childhood. I am excited to get the lapband done--I know it will work. Live in southeast Michigan, my doctor is Zoe Deol. She seems quite knowledgeable as lapband surgery is all that she does. Glad to be here. Cheryl :D

Hi Cheryl! Welcome. I know that the timing and waiting can be frustrating,but hopefully it will be worth it. I first started researching the band in August 2006. I attended a seminar in September and went on all the appointments and had all the procedures done. I received my phone call with a date right after the new year. My surgery is scheduled for January 30th. I too have been overweight since I was young-5 years old. I am hopeful that this will work. Best of luck to you. Gigi:)

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Welcome everyone!!!

You will find this site to be invaluable as you proceed through all the necessary obstacles to finally be banded!!! It is full of kind, knowledgable people, willing to answer any questions you may have.

I cannot say enough good things about my band---it has been a true blessing!

Please stick around, read through some threads, and feel free to ask anything! Once again, welcome to LBT!

Kat

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Cheryl, welcome to lapbandtalk forum. Congrats on making this life changing decision. I've been banded since June and I've lost 41 lbs so far. You will do great.

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Hi, My Name Is Tracey And Is There Anyone Out There From Illinios With Bluecross Blue Sheild Ppo?? And No How Long It Takes To Get Approve For Surgery. I Am So, Excited I Can Just Do A Flip. Tried Of The Yo-yo.

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HEllo I am new to this also I live in Texas and I had the surgery done in November of 2006 and so far I have lost 25lbs and feel great hang in you will be glad you did.

Shae

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i guess no one is out there that have bcbs ppo just asking sorry not to get a responds just want ed to no is there is a average time frame

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