Hi everyone, my name is Michelle , I just got my approval from Tri-West , and am just beginning the process, I go for orientation next Wed. I am very excited to get this life changing process started.:teeth_smile:

Hi...congratulations. I, too, am just beginning the process. I'm on the 6 month diet as a requirement for insurance. How long did you have to wait? It seems like it will take forever.

:thumbup:Thanks! And welcome to you to! I go in for orientation on Wed. and then set up my first appt. with the Dr. I think it takes 30-60 days to actually have the procedure, but alot of it will depend on me, because I have to quit smoking,:thumbup: and be smoke free for a certain amount of time before the Dr. will do the procedure. but I am VERY motivated , and know I can do it! Good luck to you!

im same 6 month diet lmk to im at 3 months then they tell me come see the dr

I am just three days out of lap band surgery and there are a gauntlet of emotions that i am still going through. Should I tell my "friends" that I cheated and had surgery to lose weight? That question was taken out of my hands by a teenage son who mentioned it to several people that I had lap band surgery and that is the reason he had to miss half a day of school - he had to take care of the farm while we were at the hospital. I haven't been out of the house yet but I am feeling pretty good after three days and about ready to show my face around town. It will be interesting to see what kind of reactions I get from people - we live in a small rural community and we all know how small towns gossip.