After numerous setbacks with insurance and ultimately being denied due to not having a high enough BMI for 3 full years I have decided to move forward regardless!!!....I will be self pay but feel good making an investment in myself....

I have just finished my 2nd day pre op.....2 Protein shakes....and one lean/green....and it is tough!!...I am scheduled for banding on the 18th of November....right before Thanksgiving *laughs*....clear liquids....but will be Thankful my many blessings!!!....:thumbup:

Edited October 19, 200916 yr by Neener

I was self pay and am glad I did it for myself. Thanksgiving will come and go and by then you will have dropped enough weight to feel really good about all of it!