Hi Everyone - I'm from Kittery Maine. I am just getting started in the process to get approved. I'm told that if all goes according to plan I should have my banding before the end of the year. For the first time in a long time I feel excitement about the future! I will have my procedure at Maine Medical Center in Portland Maine. I have met the Surgeon at an informational meeting and will start attending a support group soon. :thumbup:

Hi! Good for you. I was in your shoes about 4 months ago and I have completed all the necessary appointments and classes and am now waiting for insurance approval. I can honestly tell you that it has gone by so quickly. It was a lot of work, don't get me wrong, but it was worth it. Have you met with the surgeon yet? I know for me I had to see a psychologist, cardiologist and a pulmonologist. I also had to attend classes at the hospital where my surgery is being done. These were nutrition classes and cost about $500! I have also been to my PCP every month for 4 months to have my weight charted. It is something that is so worth it and you will find everyone here is so supportive and helpful. Any questions or if I can be of any help please let me know.

Thanks so much for the encouragement...I have heard the surgeon at an informational meeting, but have not met him one on one yet. I will start meeting with the therapist this week and will start in a support group next week. I will also meet with a nutritionist also at some point. I also have 115 lbs to lose and will probably have to lose 10% of my starting weight before surgery. I have to travel about an hour to get to the appointments, that is the only real hardship right now. TTYS :purplebananna:

hi honeybee,

welcome to LBT! best of luck to you.

You must be so proud of yourself! I hope and pray I am as successful as you are! AWESOME! pLEASE LET ME KNOW A LITTLE ABOUT THE PROCESS FOR YOU. Question about your tummy tuck and lipo....was it expensive? Did insurance cover any of it?:ohmy:

thanks Honeybee.. i owe much of it to working my tail off at the gym in the beginning (i've slacked off lately and my weight loss shows)

the TT & lipo was about 12,500 including 2 nights in the hospital (dr initially wanted one, but i had a fever and extremely low BP)...

i didnt even pursue the insurance route, i just wanted it done and i had the funds to do it.

I wanted to wish you the best in the coming times until the banding. I have been where you are and I have been going through the process since December and I am finally going to have it place next Tuesday. I am so excited and I am ready!! I am blessed with many that are going to help support me in my efforts and with this and Gods help I know that I will make it. I am so glad that I found this site and that I can finally talk with others that know what I am experiancing and can help shed some light on the questions that I might have.

You will see that the time will fly by and soon, you will be on your way to a new life style too!!