Hello! Newbie here... Nervous about Surgery!

[Sha'sJourney 1]

Hello Everyone! :w00t:

I've been reading the forums over the past week and have gotten some great information here.

I have to say the process of getting Lap Band has been super quick. I am out of pocket so I know that makes a difference but I'm still shocked.

I went to my 1st seminar on October 10th, 2010. Had already decided the surgeon I wanted to use. First appointment was today October 21st. My final pre-op appointment is scheduled for November 8th and my surgery is scheduled for November 10th!!

Has anyone else experienced such a fast process? I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Thinking about the surgery is scary! :thumbup:

[lacjim 0]

Hello Everyone! :w00t:

I've been reading the forums over the past week and have gotten some great information here.

I have to say the process of getting LAP-BAND®® has been super quick. I am out of pocket so I know that makes a difference but I'm still shocked.

I went to my 1st seminar on October 10th, 2010. Had already decided the surgeon I wanted to use. First appointment was today October 21st. My final pre-op appointment is scheduled for November 8th and my surgery is scheduled for November 10th!!

Has anyone else experienced such a fast process? I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Thinking about the surgery is scary! :thumbup:

I'm moving along pretty quick though I don' have a date yet. I had my seminar on 9/21 and I have my second consult appt on the 26th when they will submit to ins. They tell me it is about a 1 week turnaround for approval and then I get a date. So, I should be in mid-November.

[doll_xo 0]

:w00t:

The process went extremely quick for me as well. My first information Seminar was, January 23rd 2010- I scheduled my first appointment with them two weeks later, and after my first actual visit; I had a surgery date within two weeks.

I was so nervous, anxious, scared and excited! I'm thankful though, my process wasn't months and months.

Good luck!

[Amanda1982 142]

Hello Everyone! :w00t:

I've been reading the forums over the past week and have gotten some great information here.

I have to say the process of getting LAP-BAND® has been super quick. I am out of pocket so I know that makes a difference but I'm still shocked.

I went to my 1st seminar on October 10th, 2010. Had already decided the surgeon I wanted to use. First appointment was today October 21st. My final pre-op appointment is scheduled for November 8th and my surgery is scheduled for November 10th!!

Has anyone else experienced such a fast process? I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Thinking about the surgery is scary! :thumbup:

Well I feel like it's taking forever (but maybe I'm inpatient) Seminar was 10/11, turned in packet 10/19 and now I'm playing the waiting game. Sigh... she said at the seminar that United Health Care has been known to sometimes take 30 days for pre approval.

[doll_xo 0]

My insurance is a branch of United Health- Oxford. I also was told it could possibly take four weeks, however they ended up responding within two days.

I have my fingers crossed for you, it goes quick! <3

[chefjacki 0]

My process was also very fast, about a month. surgery on the 26 of this month. Yes, I am very nervous about it also . I think we all are, it's a big step.

[CharlyinCO 0]

I went for my first appointment on Oct 6 and had same day social worker, nutritionist eval and nutrition class and saw the Dr and came out with a surg date for Nov 5. I could have had the surgery on Oct 26 but I opted for Nov. 5. I am amazed at how quickly everything is happening, but happy about it because I have a tendency to be a little inpatient.

[Sha'sJourney 1]

Glad to hear feedback from everyone. Looking forward to November 10th and beginning my journey.

Good luck to everyone! :blushing:

[JustWannaBeMe 0]

I was banded in September and I completely understand the nervous feeling you're going through. Almost canceled my surgery because I was so scared. Now I realize it was the best thing I've done in a long time. Down 37 pounds so far. Good luck on your journey.:blushing:

[Sha'sJourney 1]

I was banded in September and I completely understand the nervous feeling you're going through. Almost canceled my surgery because I was so scared. Now I realize it was the best thing I've done in a long time. Down 37 pounds so far. Good luck on your journey.:smile2:

Thank you!

Congrats on losing 37 pounds... That's wonderful! :blushing: