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Okay! Hey guys:) I'm very excited, but I'll seriously try to keep it in check..lol.. Okay. I'm not sure if this query has been answered yet, but I was wondering how long it can take to get approved once you've met with the nutritionist (2nd meeting done-lost 9 pounds in 8 days- and blew her away) and just got the okay from the psychiatrist(yea!) I have Anthem Blue cross(california) which I've heard moves things pretty quick. Also, I can tell my nutritionist doen't really want me to do the Band-and I'm losing- does she have any say in whether or not I get the band?I mean, they put you on a diet, right? They want you to lose, right? Or am I just worrying for no reason? Thanks Lap band Fam!!!

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I think you are worrying for no reason. They know all to well that we have all lost weight many times just to put it back on again. (Good job by the way). After I was approved and all my initial stuff was done they called me and scheduled me for surgery 6 weeks later. I'm sure it depends on the schedule and how many others they have. Trust me that six weeks felt like 2. It was here and gone in no time. Congrats! and keep up the good work!

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Thanks SO much for the info (and congrats on your loss!!) Very reassuring! I know I see the Gastro next and half to undergo a few more tests(thankfully, I've had the same doctor/dr.s' office for over 15 years-they have records of every attempt..lol..) then it's off to the races! thanks again!

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