Hello i am new to LBT. i have just started my process of going through the lap band surgery. I have done everything that needs to be done, now just waiting on approval from insurance. This is my main concern as i am sure you all know insurance companies dont like to let go of their money.

Just a little info about myself: I am 39 years old happily married to a wonderful man who is very supportive to the lap band process, mother of two children 13 and 11 years old. I have been overweight for about 11 years since the birth of my youngest child. Baby fat never came off and i probably never tried very hard. My health is my main reason for going through this process and secondly i need to feel better about myself.

So far this web site is just wonderful with loads of information. HELLO to all!!

Hello!!!!

I am from Michigan as well. I am waiting for my first consultation with the surgeon (Dr. Obeid at Hurley Bariatrics in Flint) which is scheduled for 3/27 (if they don't change it on me again :rolleyes ). Welcome to LBT!!!

Wow how funny my doctor is Dr. Obeid also. Good luck to you.

Have you had your consultation yet?

Good Morning, I just wanted to jump in and say "hello" and welcome to LBT. Although I have lived in Florida since I was 14, I was born and raised in Michigan!

Have you had your consultation yet?

I have had my consultation and my pysc evaluation also. my next step is to wait for the office to call and let me know if i have been approved through my insurance, I am assuming. Maybe i shouldnt assume. I might call the office to see what i need to do next. :welldoneclap:

Hi Susan! My DH really wants to move back to Florida (he lived there for a number of years (Destin area), but I just LOVE Michigan, I think I'd melt in the heat. :flame:

jssmitty: from what I've now heard from several others around here, you need to keep on them. Apparently the office is really disorganized. I've decided to keep copies of everything and if need be, I'll submit it to the insurance company myself.

Hi Susan! My DH really wants to move back to Florida (he lived there for a number of years (Destin area), but I just LOVE Michigan, I think I'd melt in the heat. :flame:

jssmitty: from what I've now heard from several others around here, you need to keep on them. Apparently the office is really disorganized. I've decided to keep copies of everything and if need be, I'll submit it to the insurance company myself.

Thanks for the information. I will keep that in mind. :welldoneclap:

Good Morning, I just wanted to jump in and say "hello" and welcome to LBT. Although I have lived in Florida since I was 14, I was born and raised in Michigan!

Lucky you to live in the warmth. i dont wish any Michigan weather on anybody. Nice to meet you.:welldoneclap:

Welcome JS from a fellow Michabander! Welcome! :welldoneclap:

Hi jsmitty67, glad to see you here also! I have met faithmd also. Yes, you have to keep on them to get anything done! Don't wait for them to get it done. I am scheduled for surgery on April 12. Can't wait!! I start my pre op meals (liquid) on April 4th. There are getting to be a lot of April bandsters here. Maziemommy also started her 2 week liquid diet, I know it is gonna be rough, but she is a strong person, and so are we, and together we will all get through this!!!

Thanks for the reply. I just called their office the other day and left a message with Gail to call me back to see what needs to be done next and I have yet to hear from her. so maybe I will give them another call. Goodl luck to you!!

Joann

Just wanted to say hi from Port Huron!

I was banded Monday at Port Huron Hospital and it went really well.

Wishing you much luck with the insurance company.

Thanks and good luck to you on your recovery and journey. Keep us informed.

Joann

Hi jsmitty67, glad to see you here also! I have met faithmd also. Yes, you have to keep on them to get anything done! Don't wait for them to get it done. I am scheduled for surgery on April 12. Can't wait!! I start my pre op meals (liquid) on April 4th. There are getting to be a lot of April bandsters here. Maziemommy also started her 2 week liquid diet, I know it is gonna be rough, but she is a strong person, and so are we, and together we will all get through this!!!

And even if they tell you it is done, double check it. They are not good with those sorts of things....