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:w00t:Hi! I need a buddy/mentor. I have been reccommended to get lap band for about 8 months now, but was rejected on first send out by Cigna for "Improper" documentation on my 6 month doctor visits...so here we are and I just finished my 5th month and on August 22nd will have completed my 6th visit, August 25th I will go and schedule with the surgeon. I have lost about 5 lbs. in the 5 months that I have been going to see Dr. Guth at UTSW. My BMI is 37.4 and my weight is 238.5. I want to loose at least 100 lbs. I live in Lewisville and commute to Royal and 75. I am also training for a 5k...the Turkey Trot to be exact. My surgeon is Dr. Rivas at UTSW and I love their program. So I need some one to play the big brother/sister role...I feel like I'm on an emotional rollercoaster with this...and I would love the support.

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hi i'm grannie jenni it took me 1 full yr to get scheduled. i go next weds the 30th. i have been on the liquid diet for 10 days now with 4 more to go. my daughter had this 1 yr ago and has lost 70 lbs and does not need any 'skin surgery' it was hard at first for her but she has done well without much trouble at all. i had to fight my dr and insurances but i stuck with it and prevailed. good luck

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