Well, I am new to this, and really looking forward to a change in my life, not only for me, but for my identical twin sister, who is letting me do the lap-band first to see how I do.

I always had to go first growing up since I was the oldest (by 2mins!). So I have extra motivation to be successful, not only for me, but for her too..

I "started the ball rolling" on Nov. 5 2008. I had not made up my mind totally that this was the right thing for me to do, but I joined lapbandtalk and studied the posts, and did my own research and came to the conclusion that this was something I could see myself doing successfully.

I made an appt. with Lynn Moreland, PA with Dr. Mancini's group out of the University of Tennessee Hospital. She made me feel like I had made the right choice and I was immediatley at peace.

I have CIGNA through my work at Knox Co 911, so this procedure will be covered 80%.

I waited until Jan. to start all my pre-surgery requirements so I could start working down my $750.00 deductible. Got the sleep study and PCP referral and all the blood work out of the way already. Next month will be the psych. eval and the seminar!