Hi again - i really cant tell everyone how much i love this site :biggrin: i was on another site for wls and it was so negative . well in my wait for my approval i have also changed surgeons. so i get to start the surgical process over again , although the one good thing is that when i do get appoved it will transfer to the new surgeon !!! yaaaaa i am still hoping for a surgical date next month ( October ) mentally i am ready and am truly excited about the next new phase in my life ... :biggrin:

Hi there and welcome to LBT! We are definitely happy to have you join us here. I will keep my fingers crossed on that October date for you!

I haven't been banded yet but I think it will be well worth the wait. I feel so much like you. I started the long process about mid January 2009 and now I finally have an appointment to see the surgeon and nutritionist on Oct. 5. I have been through my six month diet and approved by my insurance, have been cleared by my cardiologist, a physiciatrist and been cleared of the bacteria that causes ulcers. I have been told that I do not need to have an endoscopy or test for sleep apnea. I think it's just a matter of having my appointment on Oct. 5 then setting up my surgery date and doing the pre-op diet. I am really hoping to be banded by the end of October too. I am so, so ready!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll be rooting for you. :biggrin: