I've been completely excited about this night since I signed up for the info session. Now excited doesn't come close to what I'm going through. This is more of a toss-my-cookies-nervous. that's the best way I can think of to explain it. It's about 3:30 now and the class isn't until 6 (about 30 min drive) and I'm really having to force myself to stay put and not leave just yet. I really want to get this process started.

My ins covers two facilities in the area and the other info session isn't until sept! I really don't think I can wait that long to make a decision on where to have my surg. I think that if what I hear tonight is promising I'll cancel the other meeting. I just don't know. I'm having a hard time sitting still. I'm like a two year old hopped up on ice cream and gummy worms I tell you.

I had the same reaction when I finally decided where to have it. I went to the seminar, and was very much "Let's get this party started!"

I sent them my health history before they were ready, and then sent them all of my medical records before they expected them. Luckily they had a great sense of humor about it all.

Good luck with the seminar tonight. Go get 'em girl!

I'm so glad that I'm not the only one that this happens to. My DH doesn't understand but he's there for me all the same. The friend I had that was going to attend with me (she had a gastric bypass several years ago at the same center) bailed on me so I'm all alone on this one. Oh well. Should be interesting all the same. Hope I remember all of my questions... they're written down but can't help to wonder if the ADD version of me will even remember them. lol

It's definitely tough to wait for something you want so bad. Use this time though, learn everything you can about the lapband, the good, the bad, the ugly. Find out everything, that way you never worry that you missed something. Good luck and keep us all posted!

The meeting last night was good. Very informative. The surgeon answered all of my questions in his presentation except one that when I asked he was very thoroughin answering. However, they dropped a surprise of a $500 non-refundable program fee due at the first visit to cover misc office paperwork and counseling sessions. Their justification is valid and I have no issue with it. I just wish that they had said something about it on their site so I wouldn’t have been taken by surprise with it. Their site is very informative so it would seem appropriate that they would mention it there. Oh well.

Glad it went well, Vickie. I too was surprised about the program fee I needed to pay (that insurance doesn't cover). It was $1,450!!!!! Thank GOD they took flex spending and payment plan! Like yours, it includes nutritionists, psych consult/clearance and support groups for pre, post and beyond the surgery. I've been there a few times already, so I guess it's true that you get what you pay for. I'm sure the counseling sessions would be worth it for you too.

I guess the think it will deter people from going to the seminar for info if they tell people that upfront? It was like pulling teeth to get the $$$ before the seminar (had to pull the Nancy Drew skills :smile2:)

Lots of luck to you on your journey!

Glad it went well, Vickie. I too was surprised about the program fee I needed to pay (that insurance doesn't cover). It was $1,450!!!!! Thank GOD they took flex spending and payment plan! Like yours, it includes nutritionists, psych consult/clearance and support groups for pre, post and beyond the surgery. I've been there a few times already, so I guess it's true that you get what you pay for. I'm sure the counseling sessions would be worth it for you too.

I guess the think it will deter people from going to the seminar for info if they tell people that upfront? It was like pulling teeth to get the $$$ before the seminar (had to pull the Nancy Drew skills :wink:) I AM A LITTLE CONFUSED MY SEMINAR WAS FREE TO DECIED IF I WANTED TO PURSUE THE SURGERY FURTHER. THE ONLY THING I HAVE TO PAY FOR IS A 100.00 DIETICIAN FEE AND A 200.00 PSYCH VISIT THEN I WILL HAVE TO PAY MY 1000.00 DEDUCTIBLE AND THE CO-INSURANCE. THEY ALSO OFFER FREE SUPPORT GROUPS HERE THE FIRST MONDAY NIGHT IN EVERY MONTH. I LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA. NOW YOU HAVE ME WORRIED THAT THERE ARE FEES I DON'T KNOW ABOUT. MY HUSBAND IS ALSO HAVE SURGERY HE IS GOING TO HAVE BYPASS AND I AM GOING TO HAVE THE LAP BAND SO WE ARE GOING TO PAY ABOUT 5000.00 OUT OF POUCKET ALREADY. I KNOW IT WILL BE SO WORTH IT THOUGH. I CAN'T WAIT TO FINALLY GET MY WIFE STARTED. I AM 43 AND HAVE BEEN OVER WEIGHT SINCE I WAS 8 YEARS OLD. I WANT THIS SOOOO BAD HOW COME SOMETIMES ON HERE IT WILL NOT LET YOU SEND A MESSAGE UNLESS IT IS A VERY LARGE MESSAGE WHEN YOU HIT SUBMIT IT SAYS YOUR MESSAGE IS TO SHORT PLEASE LENTHEN YOUR MESSAGE TO ST LEAST 10 CHARACTERS? WE BOTH HAVE ALL OF OUR APPOINTMENTS WITH IN THE NEXT MONTH SO I AM SOOO HOPING WE CAN HAVE OUR SURGERY BY THE END OF THE YEAR. WISH US LUCK I AM A LITTLE CONFUSED MY SEMINAR WAS FREE TO DECIED IF I WANTED TO PURSUE THE SURGERY FURTHER. THE ONLY THING I HAVE TO PAY FOR IS A 100.00 DIETICIAN FEE AND A 200.00 PSYCH VISIT THEN I WILL HAVE TO PAY MY 1000.00 DEDUCTIBLE AND THE CO-INSURANCE. THEY ALSO OFFER FREE SUPPORT GROUPS HERE THE FIRST MONDAY NIGHT IN EVERY MONTH. I LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA. NOW YOU HAVE ME WORRIED THAT THERE ARE FEES I DON'T KNOW ABOUT. MY HUSBAND IS ALSO HAVE SURGERY HE IS GOING TO HAVE BYPASS AND I AM GOING TO HAVE THE LAP BAND SO WE ARE GOING TO PAY ABOUT 5000.00 OUT OF POUCKET ALREADY. I KNOW IT WILL BE SO WORTH IT THOUGH. I CAN'T WAIT TO FINALLY GET MY WIFE STARTED. I AM 43 AND HAVE BEEN OVER WEIGHT SINCE I WAS 8 YEARS OLD. I WANT THIS SOOOO BAD HOW COME SOMETIMES ON HERE IT WILL NOT LET YOU SEND A MESSAGE UNLESS IT IS A VERY LARGE MESSAGE WHEN YOU HIT SUBMIT IT SAYS YOUR MESSAGE IS TO SHORT PLEASE LENTHEN YOUR MESSAGE TO ST LEAST 10 CHARACTERS? WE BOTH HAVE ALL OF OUR APPOINTMENTS WITH IN THE NEXT MONTH SO I AM SOOO HOPING WE CAN HAVE OUR SURGERY BY THE END OF THE YEAR. WISH US LUCK:biggrin::ohmy::w00t:

Lots of luck to you on your journey!

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Lots of luck to you on your journey!