My name is Sharon and I'm hoping to have band surgery in the next few months. If I can get one last piece of paperwork by next Tuesday when I meet with the surgeon, it'll go to Aetna for approval. I frantically dieting to try to show my "commitment" and hope it goes well. I am diabetic and have arthritis in my joints, so hopefully that and 100 lbs overweight will buy me a lap-band. I'd love to find a lap-band buddy (male or female) in the Henderson area to give moral support and maybe walks. Anyone out there? :redface:

Hi! I live in Henderson (Sun City Anthem). I have done the whole process and am now waiting for insurance approval and scheduling. I have Tricare and hope that they will not be difficult.

I'd love to have a buddy. Who is doing your surgery?

Mary in Las Vegas :redface:

Hi Mary!

Dr. Teng is my surgeon. How about you? I love Anthem, by the way. I hope to buy a home there one of these days.

Sharon

I am seeing Dr. Teng as well. I had my appt with him yesterday. His office is a little crazy but I really have a lot of confidence in him. I like his approach and involvement. Exactly how far along are you?

Let's stay in touch. I would be going to his support group next week but I will be out of town. If you go, let me know how it was.

Mary

I have confidence in Dr. Teng and in Tina, the coordinator. I won't be going to the next support group meeting because the last one was a sales pitch from a plastic surgeon. I'm also working from home right now and don't want to drive to the west side (my office is in the Lakes). I have completed 99% of my insurance requirements ad have one more appt. with Dr Teng next Tuesday, when we will submit for approval. Must go to bed now. Pls stay in touch!