Registration process seam excessively long ?

[baboosh44 0]

Hi folks,

I am a newbie here. I'm pretty convinced that lap band surgery will work for me. Although I do have many questions. I've done the whole online registration process and just waiting for a while now for something to happen. I would like to talk to someone in the Doctors office like a consultation to be sure that I have made a good decision and know what to expect.

I have Lyme Disease and Fibromyalgia (among other things) and take strong antibiotics daily, these tear the stomach up. I take Probiotics to help protect it along with pantoprozole. I'm a bit afraid that my gastritis will not allow me to be a good candidate.

I noticed someone said on one of these forums (I think that had the same DR as I) that she was #23 on the list. Is this a waiting list ? I would love to get this done right away, is it normal to have such a lengthy process? I have BCBS insurance, I hope that there wouldn't be a problem with them approving the surgery. Could I be dreaming?

I don't gorge on food, like eating a whole bag of Cookies all at once or anything like that but I do eat large portions according to the standards. My appetite won't change will it? will I still want to eat more food? I read of "dumping" what is this?

Thanks for anyone who has taken the time to read my scrambled mind of thoughts.

[2muchfun 8,928]

I'm not sure what you're asking? Don't know what state or country you're from so I'm not familiar with any online registration? You might want to go to a PC and fill in your profile?

Here in the states we usually just call the Surgeon's office and make an appointment for a consult? The office people will direct you to what happens next? It's not going to be the same for every doctor. They all have different protocols and I've never heard of a waiting list?

Call them, don't wait.

tmf