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I went to my semiar and it went great. I felt a little nervous after I was there because I keep thinking that I don't want to do surgery but I really have tryed everything. I was pretty suprised how many people didn't do their homework and find out what their insuance covers and how the procdures work. Dr. O'Malley did the semiar because Dr. Thad Boss is out or something. Not sure. Anyway I have my first apointment with my PCP to fill out that paperwork they give you for the diets on Thrusday and then he will send it in and then I wait to hear about the nutrition semiar. It looks like everything is falling into place by itself and I am hoping to have the surgery done by Feb at the earlest. I can't wait I'm so excited. Good Job everyone on the weight loss. After I meet with my Dr. its gonna be all about exercising and losing my 5% before my surgery! Thanks again to everyone who has responded to me! Melissa

I am a college student too. So I am trying to do it durning my breaks also like in Dec. Jan. Or March or I can do it in the middle of May but I may be starting a new job so I kinda would like it out of the way ya know? And I am also on my parents insurance until I graduate which is May. But I can start taking gradute courses to stay on my parents insurance if need be. I don't want to have to switch my insurance around during the middle or end of the process cuz that I know can take forever. Now did you explain to them that you needed to have it done in the summer and they worked with you? Cuz Im working if I tell them that I am getting married they may work with me. I have not heard one bad thing about them at all..I heard they are all very nice and supportive so Im not too worried. Also I was wondering if anyone had Dr. Thad Boss? I guess he is new to the hospital so I wondering if I would have a problem with my insurance because he is new. Great job on the weight loss I cannot wait until I have it done becasue i am so tired of being overweight and it is now getting to the point that I am unable to do things. I don't look that overweight, I weigh alot more than I look. Now my knees and hips are hurting and I am out of breath alot more than I used to be. It sucks :wink2: Thanks again for everyone that has been answering my questions for me! I really apperiate it!

I am going with the highland hospital group with Dr. O'malley and the rest of his group. I cannot remember my dr that I am going to semiar with. Dr. Thad maybe? I dunno LoL. I am going to stick with that group my mom had surgery by Dr. O'malley a few years ago and refuses to let me go anywhere else. I don't really mind who my doctor is there because I hear such great things about all of them that it won't bother me. Thanks so much Yes I cannot wait until I get married we have been together for 7 years and we have been engaged for 2 years. We just bought a house and things are going pretty well. I just would like to be thinner the wedding and also for when I have children and just to be healthy. I have been trying for what seems like forever to lose weight and it will just not come off. I am hoping that this will help me get it off and keep it off forever. I have tryed so many weight loss things and some of the weight comes off but as soon as I do one thing different I gain it all back. It's been a hard struggle because I was thin in highschool and then got thyroid disease so that doesn't help at all.. at least we have it all under control now. I bet you all have similar stories about trying to lose weight so you all understand what Im going through which is nice because there are many people out there that don't.. Thanks! Melissa

Yes so does my insurance. I have BC/BS. I have already done all the reading and seeing what they need so I have it all done before my semiar next week. I am so ready and working to have this done as soon as I can. I am getting married sept of 09 and have been trying to lose weight and I have had no luck also this has been the story of my life. I have so ready to have this done and cannot wait until after it. I am hoping that things will go quickly and smoothly and I am very happy that I found a support group that I can go to and ask questions! So do you think that it's possible to do it quicker than 8 months as long as I have all my ducks in a row as they say. Thanks so much for welcoming me!

Hi! I am starting the procdure for the Lap Band in Rochester NY. I was wondering if someone can tell me how long it takes from start to finish. I am looking to have it done by Jan or March at the lastest. I have gotten in really quick for my Semiar. I have heard many different things from 6 wks to 1 year. I know that it also depends on your insurance. Please someone help!