I have been lurking on this message board for sometime now. I started my journey in December and had to do 6 months weight and exercise program with my Primary Care Physican. My last appt with my PCP was 6/21.

Yesterday I got a letter from my insurance saying I was approved. The Gastro Doc's office says that she is working on a couple of files to schedule surgery dates before me, but will be calling me in a couple of days. But probably sometime in August for the surgery.

I guess instead of lurking, I can actually become a part of this group.

AWESOME! I am hoping to be banded in Aug too! This is a great place!

Welcome To Lbt.....and Congrats On Your Approval...i Am Excited For You....and No Matter If You Are Banded Or Not, You Are Still Welcome In Lbt....for Those That Are Waiting To Be Banded, Or Just Thinking About Being Banded, You Are All Still Welcome In Here....come On In And Join The Fun.....

Congrats on your approval! :clap2: I am scheduled for surgery Aug. 15. I am so happy for you the waiting is so frustrating. Good luck and keep us posted.

Welcome! I am also being banded in August in Toronto.

Mine is self pay :angry, but hey i am worth it ! :whoo:

Take Care and let us know whenyou get your date!!

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