Hi there! My name is Janelle, and I am a newbie! I have been interested in the lap-band for years but my insurance would not cover it until I was on their insurance for two years. I now qualify for it, so I am just getting started in the process. I have pretty much everything scheduled as far as the work-up between now and the end of October. My final appointment with the surgeon is October 29th, which also happens to be my birthday! LOL. I am probably looking at a surgery date in early to mid November... It seems so far away right now, but I know it will go by in the blink of an eye! I have been spending a lot of time looking at these posts so I know what to expect and also for some extra inspiration, so I finally decided to register myself so I could interact! Just wanted to introduce myself! Thank you!

Hit Janelle!

I was self pay so I did not have to wait. But For me I would have waited two years. I think it is so worth it. It would be a good birthday present if you get a surgery date to go home with on your birthday. Good Luck!!

Hi!!

Just knowing that you qualify and that you are going to be scheduled is great!

My insurance wouldn't cover me unless I waited too...didn't want to wait so self pay!!

Happy early birthday and this will make you have many more of them to look forward too!