You'll will have to keep my excitement down a bit, LOL. I just got approved for Lap Band surgery! Finally, after 5 months of tests and waiting.

Now, the hard part- the meetings. One place lets you do two of them at home, but the first one, you must attend in person. I can handle that, but why do they have them only once a month? So, I have to wait another 3 months before they schedule surgery? Oh, well, that's the breaks. I'll just have to contain my excitement and wait it out a bit longer, until I get my Lap Band. Keep your fingers crossed for me, that this goes smoothly!

Thanks,

Audrey

Are you saying that insurance is going to buy you a band? If so, that's a doubley-whammy CONGRADS to you! Just getting banded is a huge thrill, but not having to pay for it is phenomenal! Good luck to you. The wait is worth it!

Congratulations! The wait is definitely worth it! It took me 8 months to get final approval. Then the surgery was scheduled pretty fast. It cost me about $1000 out of pocket. (Depends on your particular insurance plan.) My surgery included some other fixes not normally included and was billed at $46,000. You've got all the red tape behind you. Better start "getting your ducks in a row". You're getting a band! Yeah!!!

Congratulations! I am excited for you! The wait is well worth it.

Thankyou, everyone! Yes, my insurance is covering it- as of January 1,2004, they cover this procedure! I am so excited, I am bouncing off of the walls, LOL.

WOOHOO!! You Go Audreyz!!

Congratulations!!!! That is really cool that it is finally happening for you! Teresa

CONGRADS!!!!!!

THE JOY IS OVERWELMING ..BUT, WHEN YOU FINALLY , HAVE IT DONE YOU'LL BE ESTACTIC.....HAPPY FOR YOU...

MARGIE..

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margie

4/5/2004

295/257.8/-37

bx. ny. dr. texiria

montifiore hospt.

Congratulations Audrey!

I was so excited when I got approved too and then just had my surgery Oct 28.

I feel the excitment all the way over here in SE Texas sister! I'm so happy for you girl, it's good to be in bandland!

What great news! The next few months will fly. You're on your way now! :banana