Hello Carol,
I am fairly new too. I have only posted a couple of times. I started the process in April by speaking to my family Dr. He agreed the lap band would be a good tool for me. I went to a seminar in April. Decided to go forward in May of this year. I couldn't get an appointment until August!! Finally, got in to start the lap band process. Yeah!! I just completed my required nutrition classes, support group meetings, psych eval, and lost over 5% of my weight. My insurance has covered all so far. They do cover the lap band, but am waiting on the approval for my specific surgery now. It has been almost 2 weeks. Don't know how long it will take. I am ready, and excited!! I am from Indiana, where are you from??
Good luck with all the steps you go thru!!!
Jodie