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cat_texan    13

cat_texan
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I have been "lurking" for several months now and decided that it was time to finally introduce myself. Hi, my name is Catherine and I am a fat person :lol:. I have been "big boned" (as my mother says) since I can remember. I have never really had a problem with being large until hitting the big 4-0. I appears that once you hit that wonderful level of maturity, you body begins to revolt and mine was no exception. I never had any problems with blood sugar levels, high blood pressure, or achy joints (until now) and loved telling everyone that too!!! Karma is a nasty b***h and I hate her!!! So, now I have arrived at this crossroad in my life and I have jumped on the lap band wagon. I have my EGD this Friday, my psych eval and cardio test the following Friday, the pre-op appt. on 8/17 and finally surgery on the 22nd. I am finding great information on this website and am very excited/scared shitless about this journey.

Thanks for reading and good luck to all!!!!!:D

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DebraV    1

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Wow Catherine, you seem to be moving fast through the process. I had my appointment with the nutritionist 7 weeks ago and am still waiting for an appointment to see the psychiatrist. I'm thinking it is an insurance thing and slow nurses handling the paperwork. I am hoping to have my surgery by the end of September.

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cat_texan    13

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Wow Catherine, you seem to be moving fast through the process. I had my appointment with the nutritionist 7 weeks ago and am still waiting for an appointment to see the psychiatrist. I'm thinking it is an insurance thing and slow nurses handling the paperwork. I am hoping to have my surgery by the end of September.

I think your right. I am self-pay, so I think it moves faster if you are not waiting on the insurance for clearance. Good luck to you!

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Snoopyloverny    3

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Hi , I'm glad you decided on the LB. As long as you floor the rules, dr guidelines - you and your band should work together very well. Big step toward a new life. I, too, was surprised at how fast your appts are. Great! Good luck and stay on board so we can help support you!

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ms.lady    3

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My process went kinda quickly as well with insurance:

6/7 - Seminar

6/20 - Surgeon Consult

7/1 - Nutrition visit

7/8 - Psych visit (Gosh was he cute)

7/13 - Insurance submit

7/18 - Insurance denial

7/27 - re-submit to insurance

7/28 - Insurance approval

8/11 - To have surgery

Wow Catherine, you seem to be moving fast through the process. I had my appointment with the nutritionist 7 weeks ago and am still waiting for an appointment to see the psychiatrist. I'm thinking it is an insurance thing and slow nurses handling the paperwork. I am hoping to have my surgery by the end of September.

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MustangMama    2

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Welcome to bandland... there is a spot here for everyone! :party:

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DebraV    1

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My process went kinda quickly as well with insurance:

6/7 - Seminar

6/20 - Surgeon Consult

7/1 - Nutrition visit

7/8 - Psych visit (Gosh was he cute)

7/13 - Insurance submit

7/18 - Insurance denial

7/27 - re-submit to insurance

7/28 - Insurance approval

8/11 - To have surgery

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