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A couple of years ago when i spoke with my pcp, i broached the subject of gastric bypass..my girlfriend and i had talked about it and figured maybe we'd try to do it together...well, she got approved through her doctor, my doctor said "no way you can do this on your own, etc etc"...i walked out sad...but i couldnt afford it, so...went my merry way....

Flash forward...been about 1 1/2 years...she's probably lost about 100# and i've gained i'm sure.

I found this site after researching lap band..knowing as i read that THIS was it for me..this is what i would do...less evasive..good results...etc etc. I was terrified but i made an appt to see the other doctor (pa i believe) that i've begun seeing. She sat there..listened to what i had to say..my reasoning..my thoughts...my research...diabetes, hbp, etc etc. And to my surprise and excitement, she told me she thought i was an excellent candidiate for this! I was soooooooooo relieved. That hurdle being done, they were going to submit for insurance approval yesterday and she said maybe i'd hear by friday! Keeping my fingers crossed because i cannot afford to pay for this on my own - please keep good thoughts!!! I really need for this to move forward!

Any idea how long it's taken for approval????

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Mine took almost 30 days that is how long they have to get back to you, before you can really pitch a fit.

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I will be banded by Dr Bagnato this month. His staff seems happy to answer any questions and offer any support. Do you think you might have had an easer time if there had been a support group?

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I will be banded by Dr Bagnato this month. His staff seems happy to answer any questions and offer any support.

Hey RosieJo! I was banded by Dr. Bagnato 9-20-07. I am really pleased with Dr. B and his entire staff! We have a support group thread in the Georgia forum. Join us, introduce yourself. We have a great group of people and I don't know what I would do without them. Here's the link if you want to check it out. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f31/bagnato-bandits-50475/

Good luck and nice to meet you!

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