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I got my letter saying its a go!!

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lilyrosebuds

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so today I went to my doctor and I got my letter saying that the lapband would be good for me..I have a doctors appointment on february 5th...im wonder how long it takes after that?

I was going to go to michigan for it but I did not wanna travel so I am now going to saranac lake ny,I live 1 hour away form the hospital :thumbup: I have excited but scared,Im hoping it does not take a year,someone said 3 to six months,I hope :blink:..im looking forward to the new me!!

 

what happens from here,I got the letter and I go to the visit and then its just a waiting?

 

 

please give me info,thanks!!

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so today I went to my doctor and I got my letter saying that the lapband would be good for me..I have a doctors appointment on february 5th...im wonder how long it takes after that?

I was going to go to michigan for it but I did not wanna travel so I am now going to saranac lake ny,I live 1 hour away form the hospital :) I have excited but scared,Im hoping it does not take a year,someone said 3 to six months,I hope :thumbdown:..im looking forward to the new me!!

what happens from here,I got the letter and I go to the visit and then its just a waiting?

please give me info,thanks!!

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Congrats! Everyone's wait time varies depending on your insurance and such. I started my process on 12/4/09 and had my surgery on 12/24/09. I go back to the doctor for my first fill on 1/28 and I think I've lost about 35 lbs. Good luck!

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