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Surgery day tomorrow 7-7-2009!! I'll let you all know how it goes.

I know this is silly, considering the purpose of this surgery - but I do not want ot be naked!!! I hope I get some knickers or crepe paper panties to wear!!! Surgery day tomorrow 7-7-2009 - I'll post again to share the experience.

For me, the pre-op diet is part of insurance pre-certification. Basically, I had to prove that I would follow directions from the nutritionist. WeightLossJourney

I can't find the poll. I am sure I am doing something wrong, but please help for the newbies!!! Join WeightLossJourney

Wow - Another lucky 7-7 here!:confused: Join my blog at http://weightloss100lbs.blogspot.com/

I like July Jewels and Freedom Fighters. Hey wemmie - this is just brainstorming, so no need for apologies. Any idea is a good one. I am also getting banded in TX on 7-7! It has been a LONG road getting to this point (initial consult 2-18). I am excited and scared, but mostly excited. :thumbdown: Visit my blog at WeightLossJourney

Did you ever get your money back? I do not know how common paying $1000 up front is, but I have an appointment in Beaumont and wanted to know "what if the same thing happens to me?" I would CRY!!!

I know insurance can be very specific - but I have Aetna POS. Do you have an idea of the out of pocket cost? I would really like to know if this is a path I can financially afford; or what type of arrangements I may need to make. Believe me, I am not trying to go to the cheapest Dr on the block. But I do want to know what I am getting into.

KatieSue - please share what you go through. I am considering the lapband and Dr. Garth (since he is in network for insurance). I am supposed to go to the free orientation meeting this week. How long did it take you to get from that point to the consultation? How far do you live from Houston, TX? I live near Beaumont, TX. To be honest - I am scare and excited all in one! I never thought I would go through with surgery to lose weight and be healthy, but now at the glimpse of what life could be like one year from now is overwelming. Please don't tell me it is really 2 year away (if you add a year of wait(and weight) time!)