Good day to everyone. I have my consulation on friday ( I can't wait:clap2: )

I was just wondering how long after your appt. did it take for you to have the surgery? I live in Maryland and I just didn't know what to expect. I am just so exicted I cant wait till friday.

Shelley:D

I went for my consultation on a Wednesday and had my surgery on the following Wednesday. I was very glad he was able to fit me in quickly. Also, I did not need any pre-op testing, so that helped, too.

I had my consult on Jan 17th..had my surgery on Jan 30th. It was pretty quick! Good luck!

Wow that was fast for the both of you. Thanks for getting back to me so fast. I will keep you posted. Good luck to you both

Shelley

Hi Shelley, it took me 6-8 weeks to finally get through all of the approvals. The insurance was the most time.

I had my Doctor appointment 11/22, I was approved by my insurance on 12/07. I waited until January to have my surgery so I could add the cost on my medical spending account.

My consult is scheduled for 2/22... I keep telling myself that patience is a virtue!

I'm in MD, too! Who is your doc? Mine is Dr. Greene in Gaithersburg.

I had to go for all the specialist appointments, bloodwork, and an upper gi so that my insurance company could determine whether or not to approve the procedure. Started Aug 1'st 2006-Surgery date is Feb 13'th

mdrai

I am seeing Dr. Schweitzer I see him tomorrow. But I just got some news yesterday that I am upset about. I have a lipoma under my left arm and I new it would have to be removed well my sx date for my arm is the 27th of this month and I will be out of work for 2 weeks. I cant turn around and tell work I am going to need off more work for weight loss sx. I guessI will find out friday. Where do you live in Maryland?

That's too bad... but it's all part of becoming healthier, right?? I keep telling myself that what is meant to be will be... and all in it's proper time... but that I'm moving forward & making better choices every day & that that's GOOD!

I'm in Frederick. You?

Shelley,

I had my consult 12/03/06 however I had 2 other surgeries sheduled for December and waited until I was out recupirating from one of the surgeries to get the psyc and nutrionist appt done. I was then approved and had surgery scheduled before I returned to work (lap band 1/31) One of the surgeries I had 12/26 put me out of work until 2/6. So there was an overlap with my time off. I have short term disablity through my work and when we are out we have to use 5 days of vacation before the STD kicks in. So I thought I would take 5 days of vacation from 2/6 out and then any more STD after that. I found out however when they called about my STD approval that since I never returned to work this was all under the same claim and that I did not need to use any vacation time for my Lap-band surgery.

Not sure if you have STD benefits or not but it is something to consider.

Also my Dr. wanted me out for 2 weeks, most people seem to return to work within a week or less. If you are out for 2 weeks for first surgery you maybe able to have the lap-band surgery in the 2nd week and still return to work. Just a thought.

Good luck

Amelia

:clap2: Ok I need so moral support BAD!!!! I met with Dr yesterday and they have my surgery date for the 15th thats right the 15th I am now scared to death. I can do this yes I can yes I can, that is all I can say :help:

Than you all

Shelley

To be banded Feb 15