:thumbs_up:Hi everyone I'm new to the site have been reading blogs for a couple of weeks. I haven't been banded yet waiting for insurance approval and a date. I just want to get started on my success story like so many of the ones I've read.

Welcome, I haven't been banded yet either but am in the process of getting it together. I have first consultation week from today! I hope to be banded this year, God Willing!

I have my first consultation on Tuesday and I am really excited. I am a little confused about the process, i.e., lifestyle management before and after and operation.

Sweet! Ya I'm beyond excited I wish it were today lol.

Well I'm excited and worried as well. I have the same concerns as you. Did you have to do the seminar first? So tell do you have to do 6 months diet before send paperwork in. This is what I'm fretting about!

Yes I had to complete the seminar and obtain my certificate to send in with the application package to the Dr. I have Tricare insurance since we are retired military and they do not require the 6 months.