I have been thinking about Lap-Band off and on for about 8 months... my friend had it 6 months ago and she's very happy with it. She's been a great source of knowledge, but I'm just looking for more advice and stories and info.

Tonight I'm going to a seminar at Southwest Bariatrics in Austin. I need to know if my insurance will even cover the procedure before I get my heart set on it. If I have to self-pay it will be a good while before I can do that. I have other debts to get out of first. My health is important but I don't have any serious health problems yet, so really, money is more important right now. :huh2:

So, anyway, there's my intro. Expect to see me lurking around and asking questions. A big part of me wants the surgery and a big part of me is scared. We shall see...

Hi Lynda: Welcome LBT.

Hopefully your insurance will cover the procedure, because it really is worth it. I was nervous too, but I am glad I had the procedure done. I really feel great and I am looking forward to a healthier me.

Good luck with the journey.

I called my insurance FIRST...good thing I did because the seminar I was going to was by surgeons who weren't on my PPO list. You might want to check into that before you waste the time! :huh2: (I knew I wanted the surgery and would've been so miserable if I like the surgeons and then couldn't go there!)

There's no "hard" sell, at least at most seminars, so just knowing insurance will cover it won't expose you to pressure to decide.