Hello all,

I have researched for many months now and debating back in between being banded or sleeved. I have decided to go with the sleeve due to all of the things I have read and heard about the band. I am 33 years old, a mother of 5 and got married on Dec 9, 2016 to my long time boyfriend! Just looking for some outside support from those who have had the surgery or ones that are going to have the surgery! I have my first appointment on the 7th and I am really looking forward to it. What should I expect for the first appointment?

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Hi welcome I am new to the group as well I go for my orientation on Feb 7th and then I will start classes for 12 weeks I am with Kaiser Insurance and that is one of the requirements this group is wonderful I have learned so much from all these wonderful people

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Hello @tammylee66. I have talked with my insurance company and I know that I have to have 5 over the phone interviews with them before, between, and after. I go to my first appointment on the 7th as well! I look forward to meeting all of these wonderful people!

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Welcome to BP and good luck on your journey!

Welcome! I just joined the site in the fall. There are lots of great resources and supportive people on the site. Best wishes on your weight loss journey!