Hi Guys,

My name is April, and I am from Longmont, CO. I have been reading here at this site for several months now, and decided to have the Lap-Band surgery. I applied with my insurance(Kaiser), it was easy, basic questions. I was accepted to the program, but then they say it will be 6-8 months wait, so I say well okay, it will be 6-8 till the surgery, but as I asked more questions, I found out it will be 6-8 months before I can even start their PROGRAM!!!!! Then at that point they will schedule everything for me, consultations and surgeons visits, and you also have to go through 8 weekly classes and pay 120.00 for the classes. So I was excited to be accepted to the program, but totally bummed that I have to wait so long. I am researching going to Mexico or, there is a doctor here that does the surgery for the Mexico prices. But that of course means that you have to go into debt to pay for your surgery. I aqm sad, and feel hopeless about my weight now. I am 51 plus BMI, and the absolute biggest I have ever been. It is just sickening :angry. Evidently at the time that I was accepted for the surgery, ther were 300 people on the list ahead of me and Kaiser only had one surgeon doing the surgery in the Denver area:eek:. That is so whack!!!! This is Kaiser Permanente. Well, I could probable write a book right now, but I will sign off for now. It would be really great to hear from some of you. Maybe it will keep me motivated to keep writing. :phanvan Where to go from here. I don't want more than a yeear to have this done. Thanks April

Wow, that's tough. I would suggest you reevaluate going into debt and doing self-pay if it's going to be so long. Check out Dr. Kirshenbaum, he's in Denver and is very reasonable. Many people here have gone to him from all over the country: www.lapbandrockies.com

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=26213

Hey guys,

Thats for the replys, Faithmd i have followed some of your writings and Jack you also. You are a very funny and clever guy. I crack up at your replys. It is a beautiful day here and my 4 year old son is playing in the sunshine with his cousin. It is a good day today. My mood really coresponds with the weather. I appreciate the cocern. Love ya April