Starting the process

SunKissedinCali · August 14, 2007

Hey everyone, Keldar here. I am just starting the process. I have been shoving this idea into my families face for years and they have talked me out of it so many times but now I have gotten them on board and am on my way. All I have done is read up on it, I am going to do it I just have no idea where to start or who to talk to about it. I am excited though and hope to get everything going in the next few months. Nice meeting you and any advice or insite would be awesome. LUVS.

SunKissedinCali · August 14, 2007

Or no one can look or reply lol. ::whistling:: Still all alone...

Shesha · August 14, 2007

Welcome!

You've come to the right place for band info. Everyone on here is nice and will answer any questions you have! Good Luck!

Sheila

heyhon63 · August 14, 2007

Hi Kelder, Welcom!! I haven't been banded yet, I am a little a head of you. The first thing I did was call my ins company. I don't know if you out paying out of pocket or ins. But that was actully the second thing I did. The first was to go to the Lap Band website and register. There I found alot of info and located the Dr.s in my area and from there I pick my Dr., then I call my ins company. On the web site is a place were you can find the nearest Seminar (which my dr and most I think insist you go) I did that last Wednesday Oh yea start your supervised diet!!! It is all over whelming to me on somedays, but I just take one step at a time and check it of the list when done. This is a great board, I learned most of my info from here. Infact at the seminar when people were asking questions I was answering in my head,because I already knew them from spending hours on here. Take care Good luck and hope to talk to you soon

TexGal · August 14, 2007

Hi Kelli, and welcome to LBT. I am in the process of doing all of my pre work for surgery. I started by talking to my Primary, and asking her for advice on who I should go with. Turns out she recommended a really good surgeon here in Houston. My insurance will pay for my surgery if I do a 6-month pre-op medically supervised diet. There are many steps to take to get ready for this surgery, but do what you need to and I know it will all be worth it in the end. Good luck to you and keep us posted.:clap2:

DonHoll1 · August 14, 2007

Welcome to the land of the banded. I love mine. You can find lots of great info here. Donna

Ready4it · August 14, 2007

Welcome to LBT! I too am new. I have been looking into this for so long and finally went to my first seminar on Saturday. It jump started me into this journey. My insurance has been called, it is included if I can have my PCP saying that its a necessity, which shouldn't be a problem. He has been seeing me for years and has seen my weight rising each time, with no help of any dieting and/or exercise program. It shouldn't be a problem as I more than qualify. The only problem is is that I'm 18, but I've seen younger having it done, and I do need it.

My advice is check if your insurance covers it thengo onto a seminar. I had done my fair amount of research, but this one really helped me! I loved the surgeon(s), the nutritionists, and everyone that would be supervising me on my journey into my new life. I cannot wait to take the next step!! Good luck!