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I am being banded on October 12 and pray I don't say anything stupid, because my doctor is adorable. I had breast cancer in 2001 at age 37 (and single) and while I was having reconstruction, I told all of the nurses in the OR how I thought my plastic surgeon was gorgeous. They were cracking up but I was drugged and had no idea why. (he was standing right there). My friend who is a nurse and was in the room told me about it the next day and I was so embarrassed. I am sure he has heard it all, and he did give me some nice new boobs. My goal now is for my boobs to stic k out further than my stomach. Can you all tell me how to get that ticker added? :thumbup:

I am in the first stages of meeting with all the specialists. I was not going to tell anyone I am having surgery and then I decided I didn't care what anyone said. I have a friend at work who has done nothing but put it down since I made the decision to have Lap Band surgery. Everyday there is some new reason why I shouldn't have it (makes you sick, someone told her it was unhealthy, blah blah blah). She is larger than I am and honestly, after meeting with the psychiatrist I think she is afraid I will lose alot and then she will be the only "fat girl" here at work. I am trying my best not to get mad at her but it is hard. Tell your friend to hang in there and do what makes her feel good.

If anyone has a letter to send to the insurance company for pre-approval, would you please send it to me at nvydt1990@yahoo.com. It is greatly appreciated.

I am going to a seminar this week for banding and was hoping to have the surgery soon. I just checked insurance requirements and they require the 6 month physician supervised program. Has anyone ever heard of this being waived. I am 44, BMI of 40 with diabetes, high blood pressure and arthitis and am a breast cancer survivor. Statistics show obesity can affect recurrence of cancer. I have MDIPA insurance which is United Healt Care. Thanks for any answers.