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April 13, 2005

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.

hrv · April 13, 2005

Welcome, welcome, welcome:)

Iluvharleys · April 13, 2005

Welcome and good luck in your journey!

grammi · April 13, 2005

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!

La_madam · April 13, 2005

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 !