I am excited and NERVOUS at the same time. I went for my consult with a surgeon on June 18 and here I am already approved one month later with a tentative surgery date of 8/21. I still have to do the nutritionist visit and the psyche eval and I also have an appointment with a cardiologist, then get medical clearance from my primary. I don't expect there to be any problem with all that.

The surgeon is really nice and answered all my questions. I was concerned about band slippage, hair loss, not getting enough nutrition, having a foreign object inside you. I mentioned some of the not too pretty stories I read on this site. He took his time and went over things and was really great about it.

Still though, I will take any and all advice from anyone that wants to give it.

Here's to a healthier life!

Mary

congrats i know how u feel i just found out i was approved today, i been battling with insurance company cause there policy stated i didnt need a psych eval and they was trying to make me do it. but god looked out and they approved me with a letter from the surgeon office stating i have had no past issues.