Hi I thought it would be fun to post a monthly chat thread.

If any of you live near 485 and are interested in a short term weekly support get together let me know.

Found your thread. I would love to join the group. Looking forward to meeting others in the Charlotte Area that have been banded. I will have mine in two weeks. I am so excited. I know it is really going to happen.

Your Neighbor Gwen

Hey Gwen I'm so glad your here!

I had to go out of town thats why I haven't been on here. I'm back though. Let me know if you want the protien powder to try.

I'm looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. It will be fun!

I guess no one else wants to chat here..humm Come on NCrs!

Hi, I am from Charlotte and just decided to begin the process to be banded. I am waiting for the information to be mailed from Dr.Voellinger's office to complete the sign-up for the Feb 25th seminar and begin getting my insurance things together. I think I may of spoken to you sunsett - I was driving from my car back from Raleigh and couldn't write down any information.

Smiley - are you going through your insurance carrier and what was your experience like?

Hi OvrLvl,

Yes, I went thru my insurance Aetna. It took about a week to 10 days to get approval. I went to my first seminar in July and had to go thru all the test, and 3 months of Behavior, fitness and nutrition ( my insurance required it). Then had to wait for the staff to put all of my paperwork together to send to Aetna. It seemed like it took forever, so be patient. Good luck and keep in touch. I have 1 day until my surgery and am ready but kind of nervous.

Good luck tomorrow, I'll be thinking good thoughts for you. I'd love to hear how it went when you're up to it.