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I lived in Monroe before my husband got transferred to Charlotte. Looks like your band is doing you well. We have the same goal weight and high weight (although my high weight is what I have right now.) Congrats on the band. Keep in touch, I will have lots of questions for you soon. Hopefully my insurance will approve me, I am super nervous.

Hi I am Cari. I live in Fletcher (near Asheville) and am going through the process of getting the lapband. I am on month four, lost 4 pounds (need to lose 15) and am getting more and more nervous about my next appointment. They said this is where I get pre apporval? I don't even know what that means. I know my insurance covers the procedure (state employee's BCBC plan) and I have a ton of co morbidities with a BMI of 49, so it would behoove them to approve it, but I am just so nervous. I am 31, been heavy since I was 12 and I really want this. I lose weight, gain it back double, and I just don't know how I am going to live a healthy life unless I do something drastic like this. As I read more and more insurance horror stories I get more and more nervous. I have a big week in 2 weeks. I am going to the support group on the 8th at Mission, have my sleep study on the 10th, and my 4th month appointment on the 11th. They told me once I get preapproval they will schedule my surgery. Oh I hope I get it. This waiting is killing me. I will be working with Dr. Alan Bradshaw I believe. I love the staff at Mission (well the nutritionist is kind of loopy) but every one else is great. Anyone here get it done at Mission, or in the process?? I would love to talk?

Hi! I started the process in November, have been through 2 nutrition classes, several doctors appointments, and my next one is Jan 11. That is when I will know about my insurance. I have my psychologist appointment Jan 2, my sleep study Jan 10, a support group meeting(required Jan 8) and then a that appointment Jan 11. I have a busy week that week. I am hoping they will know more about my insurance at this point. My BMI is 49 (was 50) and labs were ok. I have several co-morbidities and i hav BC/BS NC so we will see. My birthday is March 24 and that is spring break for me (I am a teacher) so I am hoping to have it done the week before so I can have that full week to rest! Wish me luck! Cari

Hi Beth...I am about 2 months away (I think Feb or March) from my surgery. I have my psych appointment Jan 2 and my 1st nutritionist appointment next week. After that I have one more appointment with the nutritionist and a couple of support group classes I have to take. All of this should be done by Mid January. I am hoping to have a date set sometime late Feb or March. I am excited, scared, nervous, so many emotions. I am also 5'6 but I am at 305 right now. Hopefully my mid feb I will be below 300. I just found this site...and am very excited to read about others experience. Cari in NC