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So, I just started the journey. I went to a LAP-BAND® seminar 8/9/10. I had my initial consult 8/27. I meet the basic requirements as I have a BMI of 44. I now have to start getting all the tests that go before the surgery-cardiology, pulmonary, Nut, psych eval. I don't think any of this should be a problem I lucked out with my insurance as they cover all pre and post-op and I do not need a 6 month diet.:) I work for the State and have GREAT insurance!

I am live on Long Island and am going through Dr. Geiss in Syosset LIJ. He has a good system for pre and post op as well as group meetings, exercise, meditation group.

I will start making appointments for the tests on Monday.

Wish me Luck!

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Congrats on the smooth sail! I'm a year into the process and I envy you. :thumbup:

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Congrats on starting and best of luck! Sounds like your journey is off to a really smooth start.

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I just requested my thryroid panel from my gyn as I have PCOS, he ran one just two months ago when I had my annual. That is one less test I have to go get.:thumbup:

I have my upper GI tomorrow in the morning. I am a bit worried about that as I do have some reflux issues. We'll see. I will be calling the pulmonoligst and cardiologist tomorrow. I think I am going to put in for my Nut and psych today.

I hope things will continue to go this smoothly.

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I got my Upper GI done yesterday. I scheduled my Cardio consult for 9/9/10. My pulmonary consult is 9/27/10. I need to get my diet history written out, schedule the Nut, and Psych Eval.

Only concern is if I show up with an Hiatal Hernia. I don't think it disqualifies from what I have read. Lets hope for a clean bill!:)

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