I started by going to my reg md on August 1'st to discuss lap band.

He wrote a letter to my insurance company stating that he feels I

need to have this done and why. He also included in the letter the numerous and failed ways I've attempted to loose weight over the last 10 years...which included diet group meetings, therapy sessions, exercise programs, exercise equipment, and many many fad diet pills and diaretics over the years.

The insurance company got my letter and is "reviewing" my request.

I met with the surgeon on Sept 15'th. He gave me a list of requirements.

So far I have.....went for a full set of blood work, had the psych eval, and had the upper GI done.

I have appts on Oct 5'th with the pulmonologist and the nutritionist.

I then have an appt on Nove 3'rd with the endocronologist.

After all those evals are completed.....my insurance company will again

review all my information and decide whether to approve or deny me.

I am 34yrs old

5'10 tall

287 lbs

46ddd

size 26/28-30/32

I'm glad I found this site and I relaly enjoy reading your updates.

Good luck.....congrats....and take care everyone!