And, so, another 'newbie' here. I've been working towards a January surgery date...having to dance the 'two step' for Aetna to meet all of their requirements. Thus, they thought I should diet another six months and see my PCP monthly just to say I've dieted, I guess. Strange, haven't we all spent our lives fighting the battle? Regardless, we'll see what happens in the coming weeks. My great doctor at Baylor Col of Med in Houston was the one who twirled around on his little black stool and said, "I'm recommending you to our bariatric surgery team for Lap Band. If we get the weight off, many of these health issues will go away." I was in shock! But, I've seen the entire team, had an excellent 'heart' report after the big tests and all is on track. I finally attended a support group at BCM last Thursday and was told about this site. So, here I am...I do enjoy comments and pictures, but I really like to see a pic with a weight when it was taken. It gives great info to the 'looker'!! lolol

And, so, for today, hello, I'm Pat...in the loop and 'weighting' for a date! Have a super one yourself!! Oh, my surgeon is Dr. Vadim Sherman, head of the DeBakey Bariatric Surgical Team at Baylor College of Med in Houston. Yes, I've seen him and I was highly impressed with his demeanor, professionalism and more. And, yes, he has performed many, many surgeries.

Hello and Welcome to LBT.

Those insurance hoops can really put someone in a tail spin. If you stick to it though it all works out. I had BCBS but did have the 6 month diet. It all worked out fine and had my surgery in april. I am the sure everything will work out great for you.

I wish you the best of luck and a very speedy recovery hope to see you around the boards!