Been lurking for a while, finally registered. From W. WA military family (AF) with two boys and a great great hubby. After struggling with my weight for more years then I care to remember (35yo here) I decided I needed to even out the playing field, seems the fat has ganged up on me by the dozens! I need a new team mate.

My first doc refused even with bad knees, he refused to refer me. So, I switched, my new one while he doesn't favor it understood my dilemma and referred me right over!

Now to jump through hoops and say what they want to hear for the next 3 months just JUST to get a one on one with the surgeon. I am really REALLY (did you read the sarcasm) looking forward to the hoop jumping, and talking the talk *sigh*. But the end WILL justify the means.

Anyhow, time to run ...

PIx/Deb

Welcome to LBT, I was self pay, had few hoops to jump, plus I was my surgeon's first lapband patient. I was so ready and love my band.

Good luck!

Welcome to LBT! I'm still pre-op and have learned many things from this site. Tomorrow I have another weigh-in for my 6 month supervised diet requirement. This is weigh-in #5. I can't believe how quickly the time has flown. I thought 6 months would seem like forever. Keep in touch and Good Luck!

Hi Pix:

I know what you mean. I played around for almost 6-8 months before I decided I would do it. That was in December. It took me until 1/9 to get an appointment with the dr. After that I learned that I will need to wait 3 months for my insurance. (They want a dr. supervised diet). I have completed most of the pre-op stuff. Hang in there! Hopefully, your insurance won't make you wait too long.