I found out yesterday that I got approved to get the band.:smile::thumbup::cursing:. Although my insurance would not cover any type of weight loss surger even if it saved my life:mad::sneaky:. I have a hiatal hernia which my insurance will pay to fix. I am going to pay the 5500 for the band out of pocket through a great new financing program with true results. Yeah true results. I am so excited I can hardly wait. Today I am at 297lbs, I can't wait to start loosing.:sad::sneaky: