Hello everyone...

I have been lurking for awhile getting as much info as I can. I have contacted an office that does banding here in Ohio and I have to do a seminar and then an evaluation before any details are discussed.

I'm hoping that my insurance will pay for the procedure. I had considered gastric bypass but the thought of having my digestive tract permanently severed scares the dickens out of me! In addition I work in an ICU at a local hospital and we get to see first hand the bypasses gone wrong and it is terrible.

So I want to say hello...congratulations to those of you who have succeeded in getting your band. Keep your fingers crossed that mine will come through for me.

Welcome, welcome, welcome:)

Welcome and good luck in your journey!

Welcome aboard..I am awaiting surgery next week and let me tell you, the people on this site have been an incredible inspiration as well as a virtual handbook of information. Stay tuned, you will only learn and be inspired!

Hi Kelscross

So glad you came out of lurking mode, I wish you the best with the approval of your insurance. I hope it is not tedious and time comsuming for you, some get approved rather quickly while other " play the gane" with insurance comapnies. Let's hope you do not have to wait too long

Let us know what happens !