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:omg_smile: I'm not sure I am doing this right but here goes.

I started researching the lap band procedure in November 2007 and was ready to go in January 2008. On January 1, 2008 my insurance changed policies and they would not cover the surgery so I gave up. Then in August 2008 the hospital called me and said that they were calling to set up my pre-op tests. I was so excited. I called my doctor and my patient advocate said that she had just received the authorization for the surgery. I am so excited I can't sleep. My exam is Sept. 12, 2008 and hopefully I can have the surgery a couple weeks after that. I have been overweight all my life. I am miserable. I weigh 298 lbs and I am only 5'5" tall. I have done so much research and read so many success stories and I just know that I am going to make it this time.

LoneStarLoser, Austin, Texas

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Congratulations !!

Good things come to those who wait ! I also have been waiting all year. My insurance won't pay for my lap band, but in a few months I will be on Medicare and they will cover it.

Enjoy your new adventure and journey and the emerging " new you ".

Best of luck,

Tom

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Hey Lonestar, Who's your doctor?

Congrats on the approval...lap band has changed my life and I couldn't be happier!!!!

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Bridget Brady is my doctor. She is right next to Seton Hospital on 38th Street here in Austin. I have several friends that have gone to doctors in here group. I can't wait. I want to start NOW. Lonestar

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Is your doctor, Maria A. Longoria, M.D.? If so, he is in the same office with Bridget Brady, M.D. They have been really nice so far. And I like Dr. Brady. Lonestar

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Yes, Dr. Longoria is my doctor. I think Dr. Brady assisted in my surgery, as a matter of fact! Their office has been great to work with.....no complaints!

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:rolleyes2:Well, I've done all the testing and my pre-op appointment with Dr. Brady is 09-18-08. My surgery is tentatively set for October 16, 2008 if everything works out with the tests. I am so excited. I think I have read everything there is to read on LapBandTalk. I am glad it's here. I have gotten some great encouragement and lots of great ideas. Thanks to all of you. LSL

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Well, all the paper work is done and I started my two week pre-op diet today. Surgery is scheduled on October 3, 2008. YeeHaaaaaaa.

After the surgery and I am on my way to a new and healthier life, I want to start a new thread. But I'm not sure how to. Can some one tell me how to do it?

Thanks,

LSL:thumbup:

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