Hello!

[Sarah Marie 2]

Hi I'm Sarah. I am just starting the process of getting lap-banded. I am scheduled to attend a seminar put on by the Northwest Weight Loss Center. I know I have some hoops to jump through for my insurance but I am excited. (My husband had gastric bypass done on March 5th, it took a little over a year from when he first started the process to finally get approval and a date. He's already down 80+ lbs since late January.)

We have been married 13 years and have four kids ages 12, 9, 3 & 3.

Looking forward to getting to know you all and learning from your experiences. :scared2:

[reverie 49]

Congrats and good luck on starting your journey! I was just banded yesterday. May I ask why you've considered Lapband when your husband has been successful with gastric bypass?

[CarolWA 0]

Hi Sarah,

I'm in the NW also. My surgeon is dr. Oh, in federal way. Who's your doc? My surgery is May 27th, but it's taken about a year. My insurance required a year of documented weight before they would approve. What is your insurance?

[Sarah Marie 2]

My insurance is through UHC. I don't have a specific Dr for the procedure yet.

I have chosen to be banded over gastric bypass for a lot of reasons. It being less invasive, having a shorter recovery time, being adjustable and even reversible being at the top of the list.

Sarah