Hi all. My name is Gina, I live in San Antonio, and I am getting banded 08-19-08. I am really excited about this as it has taken me 3 years to get a date.

Wow Gina...why did you have to wait so long? You are amazingly patient. I hope that you'll share your story!

I actually started looking into it in 2001 when my, at that time, 2 year old was diagnosed with a rare disease and I had to quit work; which meant no health insurance. In 2005 I started a new job, met the requirements, went to the seminar, only to find out that the insurance company only covered a total of $3000 for WLS in a lifetime. That went out the window. I changed jobs in 2007 and submitted the info with my new insurance company. I was denied. My case was turned over to Obesity Law, and I was approved on July 29. I had an abnormal EKG on Friday, and will have an echo on Wed. So as long as that turns out ok, I will be banded on Aug 19, 2008.

Gina,

I'm so proud of you for persevering through all of that! With all of that go-getter-ness, I'm sure that you'll be able to make the band work for you!

Welcome

Gina~

Wow, you are very determined, I admire that! I am excited for you - hope all goes well and you get to keep your surgery date.

Thanks guys. I appreciate the well wishes!

Hey there fellow San Antonian:)...who are you going through? Good luck with the surgery.

Hey Gina and Welcome! It is great that you are finally able to get this surgery! Good luck!

Thank you Roheryn.

Rae, I'm getting banded by Dr. Carcamo. What about you?

Heard a lot of good stuff about your doc on this site. Mine is Dr. Stegemann...he is a good guy, too:)