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Thank you so much for all the information believe when I say you are truely a blessing from God. At first I felt like I was walking in the fog trying to get to a destination but now I feel like I can actually see where I am going. And soon I will be home just have to jump through a few hurddles first.

luvmy2dogs, Thanks so much for the encouraging words. Its sounds like even though you are having restriction issues you are doing a great job. What type of exercising are you doing and what is your diet like?? I am so excited. I was having some doubts did some prayer about it and since then I have been getting so much positive feed back from so many different places. I am meeting with Dr. T. on Monday for a one on one just so I can put myself at ease and get some answers to some questions that I have. As time gets closer and once I am banded I will surely like to keep you as a resource person if you don't and I gathering quite a suppport from right here on Lapbandtalk. What band did you get ?? Keep up the great work and I wish well and that should be easy since you are already on the right track.

Thank you so much since talking with you I have met 2 others who have been banded by Dr. T and it is by the grace of God because I prayed and asked for guidence. Thanks for the information and I will keep you in posted on my journey towards being banded.

Dr. Terracina did your surgery as well I am correct?? I have all my pre-op appts. set up so hopefully everything will go soomthly and Tricare will approve me in a timely manner.

Thank yo so much for the information and by the way you look great. I am so hoping and praying I can get this weight off and most important maintain it.

I wanted to know how often did you have to follow up? How many fills did you get? Did you have any problems at all since you surgery? How much weight did you lose? How long did it take you to lose the wieght? Have you been able to maintain your weight loss? Sorry for all the questions I am just very interested. What is PM? I am new to this blogging thing. Thanks so much for all your help .

I thought I had decided to get the lap band done. I went to the seminar, got my appointments for my PCM, Pscyh eval, and getting ready to get nutriention eval done as well. I have been talking to people but the only people I know are people who had the RNY done so all they can give me is their experience with the RNY so now I am undecided about which direction I should go. I know the Lap Band is less complication from a surgical stand point but I have been reading a lot about rebanding, slippages, and erosions. So I am even more confused than I was before I started doing my research. Can someone please give some insite on their experiences or on anyone that they know good or bad?? Thanks for all your help.

I went to seminar today and got the what to do next packet. I have to take the computer test and schedule my psyhc eval. I have to make another appt. with my PMC to get some labs and a few letters stating I am drug and alcohol free and able to go through the surgery without complications.

I just got my referral from tricare prime and I going to the information seminar on Wed. What else can I expect from this point on? I am in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Any information on Tricare approving the band??

I just got my referral today and I am scheduled for the informational seminar on Wed. I am just wondering how long did it take to get the psyhc eval, the nutritional consult and everything else before you submitted to the insurance I have tricare prime.

I want to be referred to a local surgeon (civilian) because they do them at Portsmouth navel but they have a 12-18 month waiting list and I can 't wait that long. My hubby is retired so I am praying that they will grant my request.

I have my referral and I am scheduled for the seminar on Wed the 18th. Can anyone tell me what to expect next??

I am just starting the process. I just got my referral from Tricare Prime and my seminar is scheduled next Wedsnesday so if anyone can give me any insite as to what I need to have done prior to surgery that would be great.

Hello eveyone my name is Ann and I live in Newport News, VA my husband is retired Air Force and we have Tircare Prime. I am going on Friday to ask my PCM for a referral for a the lap band. Since my husband is retired does any one know if they will refer me to a civilian doctor or will they refer me to Portsmouth Navel. I also heard (don't know how true it is) Portsmouth is phasing out their bariactric dept.

When did you have your surgery? Can you give me any advice or in sight on what to expect before, during and after the surgery?? How long were you out of work?? And most important how much weight have you lost??

I want to be referred to a local surgeon (civilian) because they do them at Portsmouth navel but they have a 12-18 month waiting list and I can 't wait that long. My hubby is retired so I am praying that they will grant my request.

I want to be referred to a local surgeon (civilian) because they do them at Portsmouth navel but they have a 12-18 month waiting list and I can 't wait that long. My hubby is retired so I am praying that they will grant my request.

Thank you for the information I am going to my PCM on Friday and hopefully things go soomthly from there. I am gonna go ahead and request my referral for psych eval and cardio/pulmonary clearence as well. I want to have my procedure done at the end of March of early June while I am out of school for the summer. Again thanks for the well wishes I am so looking forward to this and I pray all goes well.

Where are you having your surgery? Portsmouth Navel??

I have tricare prime and my husband is retired military. Will I have to change to standard for the lap band to be covered. Since we are retired will they refer me to a civilian doctor or will they send me to Portsmouth???