After completing all the different tests and exams, which means many trips to different specialists, it now appears the paper work is in process. I got a call from my doctors office yesterday to say that I just had to clarify if my insurance requires a previous 6 month set diet that I have followed before their approval. I have been on nothing but diet plans it seems like forever. But, good news, no previous set diet plan but a BMI of 40 or over. I qualify, but of course! Now my doctor can submit the papers for approval with the insurance company. They hope to set me up a surgery date soon. Oh, after almost a year of wait (two different doctors) it's hard to get excited until they call with a definite date. And so the process begins. I have been reading and listening to the advice of other lapband patients and that has been very helpful. Wish me luck and I could take a few prayers as well.

Vickie

My journal is started today after having the surgery Feb 24,2006. Friday.

Doing pretty good today

Help seem to be going through some type of anxiety attack, not normal for me. Very emotional and shaky. Feel almost physically ill but I am not. Needed food! Here it's been over a year waiting now the time is here and I became an emotional wreck today and didn't know why I was crying. Can't explain what's going on with me.