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I am so glad that this type of website exist. We need to unite together and support each other. This Lapbandtalk is a wonderful tool to use.

I have finally made the decision to have the LapBand Surgery. For years I have read about the surgery and thought I would it was something for the "Rich and Famous" :lol: that I would never qualify or afford. To my surprise, I went to an information meeting and the next day I got a phone call saying my insurance (UHC) covers this type of surgery.

I feel this decision is the beginning of something new and great. So now I had to think of a username that would remind me of what I have begun.

MyNuLife= My New Life= :lol:

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Hello MyNuLife aka "Trim" to me....I'm enjoying reading everything on this site - it makes me know we have made a good decision here. I'm really grateful for our insurance as well, I was in "chat" earlier and heard people talking about having to pay cash and even go out of the country to do this - we are soooo lucky! Talking about added travel expenses even to go for a fill! I'm looking forward to getting to know others on this site. Talk to you soon, your ol' buddy Slim:)

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Hello and welcome to LBT! You are very fortunate to have your insurance cover your surgery. Let us know if you have any questions, we are all here to support and help one another.

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Welcome!

Where in Ohio are you from? There are several 'local' support groups on this site with threads from your area.

I haven't been banded yet...I will be on 4/10!!!

I found this site in January and LOVE it...some of the nicest ppl are here and so supportive.

Carol

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Welcome!

Where in Ohio are you from? There are several 'local' support groups on this site with threads from your area.

I haven't been banded yet...I will be on 4/10!!!

I found this site in January and LOVE it...some of the nicest ppl are here and so supportive.

Carol

I live in the Dayton area. My Dr's office is in Centerville, Ohio. Wow you have your LapBand Surgery scheduled. Hopefully, next week I will have a date for surgery.

This forum is great for all banders new and old. I feel that any issue that we may have can be addressed on LapBandTalk.

Best Wishes for your surgery and Thanks for you response.

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Hello MyNuLife aka "Trim" to me....I'm enjoying reading everything on this site - it makes me know we have made a good decision here. I'm really grateful for our insurance as well, I was in "chat" earlier and heard people talking about having to pay cash and even go out of the country to do this - we are soooo lucky! Talking about added travel expenses even to go for a fill! I'm looking forward to getting to know others on this site. Talk to you soon, your ol' buddy Slim:)

Slim Slim Slim. You found me!!! We are going to have sooooo much fun with this site. Thank you for being there for me and especially Thank you being my friend.

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Hi

I'm new just banded feb.19/08. I am from canada and very interested in this site. In my province it isn't covered and bypass isn't done here but will pay for you to go to another province. The travel and time away from my kids wasn't worth it. Thiis is the safer and I like to be near my family and Doctor,so I'm in debt for a couple of years. But feel we made the right decision.

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Hi

I'm new just banded feb.19/08. I am from canada and very interested in this site. In my province it isn't covered and bypass isn't done here but will pay for you to go to another province. The travel and time away from my kids wasn't worth it. Thiis is the safer and I like to be near my family and Doctor,so I'm in debt for a couple of years. But feel we made the right decision.

It sounds like you made the right decision. As long as you feel good about your choice you made that is what counts most.

Check this out.

When we add up all of our "fast food" and Snacks cost, the total amout can be alarming. I figured that I am saving money and many styrofoam containers by having this surgery. lol

Great Decision!

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LOL...Way to go Trim....lose weight, save money and protect the environment! Talk about multi-tasking!!! I'm grateful for this forum - aren't you? I read so much good stuff here every day. I can't wait to be scheduled....I know this is the right decision for me.

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