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I'm new here and just decided to start the process of getting approved and scheduling a lapband. Can anyone tell me what to expect in terms of how long all this will take? I have full BCBS coverage and know that they do in fact cover surgery. Is it still a 6 mo. wait? Someone mentioned that surgeons are taking much less "waiting" time to schedule now. I'm not in a hurry just trying to decide what time of year would be best for me and my young family to deal w/ all this...winter or summer etc. Thanks!

Another part of this all being "new" to me...what classes do they require? I'm assuming the seminar but what else? I've heard psychologists interviews as well....can you fill me in on what they are going to put through??? Thanks!!!