I am going crazy waiting. In the last few days I have decided I am getting one put it. But due to financial constraints and also due to the fact I am going backpacking for 3.5 months in June , I have to wait until September! Its sooooo long away and I want it done now! I guess I will just have to be patient. At least when I am backpacking that will be a big distraction from the waiting.

Anna xxx

Hi. I decided I was going to get the band, and went for my initial consultation on August 13, 2008. I had my surgery on September 19, 2008. I was self pay. September will be here before you know it. I think most people have to wait 6+ months for insurance guidlines, so they can probably give you more tips on the waiting than I can. Just keep busy and stay focused. You are so right... the backpacking trip will keep your mind off of the waiting and maybe you can even lose a little bit before you get your band. Good luck to you!!! Becky

I decided I wanted to get banded in April 2008 and my surgery date is March 9th, 2009. That's almost a year from decision time to surgery, it took that long to do all the insurance requirements etc. I kind of found it helpful because now that the date is almost here I feel like I have researched the hell out of it and know what I'm getting into. Also b/c I've worked so hard to make this happen I'm hopeful that I'll follow all the rules to a T.

I decided I wanted one in 2006. Two weeks before surgery, I was told it needed to be put off because of anemia. I ended up with a hysterectomy.

I put it off for two more years - then I hit the point where I couldn't deal with being me any longer.

In August 2008 I attended another informational seminar. I did the paperwork, jumped through all the hoops, and was banded in October.

I was a self-pay, so didn't have to wait for insurance which helped speed things along.

Good luck, and have fun backpacking.

I had to wait 10 long months...But i wouldnt trade it for the world ! i am getting my lap-band on marth 24th