Hey everybody!

I got my insurance approval about two weeks ago and now I'm doing all of my pretests.

I wasn't sure I'd be covered because I fall in the 36 BMI group.

Since I have some medical issues related to being overweight, my doctor was able to get me approved and I am just so excited!

So far, I've been to the seminar, had a mammogram, and done one sleep study. I have to go to another sleep study next week and try it with the cpap.

I have my psychiatric evaluation and meeting with the dietitian both scheduled.

I guess I still need to go to some support meeting too.

Anyway, I'm Paigey and I just wanted to introduce myself.

I welcome any and all advice!

Paigey, so excited that you got your date!!! I am in middle Ga and am being banded on the 23rd by Dr. Bagnato in Albany. Best wishes and Good Luck! :thumbup:

Thank you all for the well wishes!

I went for my pre-op visit today and it all seemed to go well.

The only thing that got me a little worried was that I had a fever a little over a hundred. I don't feel sick though and it was pretty hot outside today.

Paigey,

Just wanted to let you know I will be right behind you! Got my approval and will have surgery 10/8!! Pre-op 9/29!

I can not wait to join you in this journey!

Hugs,

Jane

Please go to the support meeting even after the band. I am about 13 months out and I still go they have help me greatly.

Paigey,

Just wanted to let you know I will be right behind you! Got my approval and will have surgery 10/8!! Pre-op 9/29!

I can not wait to join you in this journey!

Hugs,

Jane

That's great! Isn't it exciting?

Will you have to do a 2 week liquid diet too?

Please go to the support meeting even after the band. I am about 13 months out and I still go they have help me greatly.

I will definitely continue with the support meetings.

Not only do I think they're beneficial, my surgeon's office requires their patients to attend at least 8 of them during the year after surgery.