:biggrin2: Hi everyone! I've been browsing the site for the past week or so. I joined tonight because I am so impressed by the enormous amount of support that is on the site. It is truly what I need.

I've been battling my weight issues for majority of my life. While I don't have any co-mobidities (yet), I have a family history and know it's only a matter of time. I'm borderline with my BMI (40, depending on what day/time of day it is). I have UHC, which I've read is a good about covering, but, I've got a consumer driven health-care plan that I doubt will. Regardless, I'm excited about the possibilities that lie ahead of me. I'm attending my first seminar at a recommended facility/doctors from the GA board on Thursday.

Anyway, looking forward to sharing my journey with you as well as yours! If any advice on what to expect after the seminar, please write!

:shades_smile: kara

Hi Kara and welcome. As far as what to expect after the seminar, that will be entirely up to you. If you decide you do want the band, your next step would be to select a surgeon and set up an appointment. If you are able to have your insurance cover, what happens next will depend a lot on that. Different insurance plans have different requirements. If you end up going self-pay, such as myself, things are likely to happen very quickly.

Regardless of insurance or not, most doctors require a physical, ekg and blood work, psych. evaluation, meeting with a nutritionist and if symptoms suggest it, a sleep apnea test.

Let us know how things go for you and what you decide to do. We are excited to have you join us here and look forward to getting to know you as you go through your journey.