Hi all. I am new to this forum and I am really excited to be a part of it. I have been working on getting a lap band for 4 years now!! I went to a consultation with a friend and she did it, but I decided to wait. Then I went back and started the process over and my insurance declined. Finally last month, when my husbands insurance changed, I decided to try one more time and not only did his insurance approve, but my insurance benefits changed and my insurance approved it too!! I am so excited and a little scared. I have scheduled my surgery for Februrary 8th. I am having the surgery in Clinton, IL, which is a very small town about 30 miles from home. I am a total Diet Coke freak, and I am a little worried about not being able to have that. But other than that, I am ready!! I have been overweight for about 10 years and I hate it. I have a tumor in my hip and cannot do much excercising. When I look in the mirror and I don't recognize me anymore. Yep, I am ready!!

Welcome Michelle, Congrats on your approval. This is a wonderful place for answers and support. Be sure to post your surgery date in the February 08 Bandsters thread. I too am sooooooooooo ready for change.