It took quite some time, but I finally have a date.

[Beachy_Babs 5]

So... I have been on this journey to get approved for Lap-Band Surgery since June of this year. I was scheduled for my OFFICIAL surgery date in MAY of 2011. I know it's quite a ways from now, but hey, at least it's all done! I guess the insurance I have (Cal-Optima) has a wait list because they have covered so many people already. But it's okay. At first I was disappointed that I wasn't going to be able to get it this year, but when I think about it.... I made it. The journey of my new life will begin in MAY and I have no complaints. I'm really looking forward to it and I wish everyone a smooth journey on getting your dates set too. :frown: Happy Holidays!

It is possible for those who have CAL-OPTIMA to be approved for Lap-Band if you fit all the criteria. Don't give up hope!

[dk4k 15]

That's great news! I just looked up the word "patience" in the dictionary, and it said, "see babs 88!" :frown: Your extreme patience will pay off in the long run.

[Queengamez 19]

Congrats!! That still good news...some ppl don’t even get approved!!

but I’m new and have my seminar on the 16th and I was wondering what kind of questions did you ask???

[Beachy_Babs 5]

That's great news! I just looked up the word "patience" in the dictionary, and it said, "see babs 88!" :frown: Your extreme patience will pay off in the long run.

Thank you so much! It is hard bein patient, but I always look at the positive that's going to come out of all of this. Thank you for your kind words

[Beachy_Babs 5]

Congrats!! That still good news...some ppl don’t even get approved!!

but I’m new and have my seminar on the 16th and I was wondering what kind of questions did you ask???

Thanks!

Well prior to attending the seminar, I had already done so much research that the entire duration of the seminar was just confirmation of

Information I already knew. I asked them about recovery time after surgery

And about fills for the band. Also I did ask about the risks and realistic

Numbers of risks. Other than that I wasn't so worried and enjoyed

Getting as much information as i could. Good luck !!