jabber jaws

I am working on getting the lap band. Our insurance will be covering the procedure in July. I saw the doctor last week, need to lose 30 pounds before the operation. Seems like that will take me a long time. Anyone else have this problem?

I have just started the process for the Lap Band surgery. My surgery has not been scheduled yet, I have an appointment with the Doctor the first week in May. Would like any information from anyone who has had the lap band.