Newbie (kinda!)

[Matahari 22]

Hi! I'm Deborah...I have been lurking in the forums for a bit now and finally took the pludge and scheduled my first consult appointment with Dr Lusco for January 31st! I kept putting it off until I found that my insurance-United HealthCare via UPS covers lapband surgery and they only require the usual BMI and 5 year history of weight issues...YAY!!! Thanks to everyone for great information I have received so far...I hope i don't wear out my welcome by asking too many questions! LOL

[lassie 247]

welcome and ask away, hugs

[sunflower72 34]

Hello. Im sort of new here also but I have found that there are some awesome and helpful people here and they will answer any questions you have. I am in the beginning of my journey and they have been very helpful so ask away.

[benijd 0]

Hi! I'm Deborah...I have been lurking in the forums for a bit now and finally took the pludge and scheduled my first consult appointment with Dr Lusco for January 31st! I kept putting it off until I found that my insurance-United HealthCare via UPS covers lapband surgery and they only require the usual BMI and 5 year history of weight issues...YAY!!! Thanks to everyone for great information I have received so far...I hope i don't wear out my welcome by asking too many questions! LOL

That's great I'm happy for you. I got a new job and they approve the surgery too with united health care choice but I have to do the six month diet. No biggie though I'm doing my third visit to the doctor on feb 1. I have 3 more months to go and then I'm set hopefully everything goes well for all of us newbies.

[Sandilee0210 75]

Surgeon help in KC... I am ready to take the plunge. I have a consult with Dr. Mallet on the 30th, but the 4 people I know who have the band used other drs.. 3 of them the same dr. Dr. Mallet is the most expensive... Any ideas

[ErinSue2000 48]

Weight loss surgercial center they are amazing! I wil be banded soon

[jfelix90 3]

I used united health care and let me tell you it was really cheap! I just got banded today 01/18/13 I wish you the best of luck!! keep us updated

[jfelix90 3]

I used united health care and let me tell you it was really cheap! I just got banded today 01/18/13 I wish you the best of luck!! keep us updated

[benijd 0]

I used united health care and let me tell you it was really cheap! I just got banded today 01/18/13 I wish you the best of luck!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> keep us updated <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

That's great. If u don't mind me asking what did u pay for was it just the consults or for the actual surgery

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Welcome to all the newbies here. How exciting!

You will find tremendous support, knowledge and inspiration here and I hope you all post often so we can get to know you.

Best wishes on your journey's to better health.

[mytimenow53 12]

Going for my first visit to the Doc Thursday. Told my Husband today and he said let's do this. I will be self paid. Insurance want cover cause I am not about to die. They don't know me to well. If I don't get this I will die! So glad I found this Forum

[Sandilee0210 75]

Well I have made it quite a ways in the week, I have my seminar on February 2nd with Dr. Pitt in Columbia, MO. I am very excited! It's fun to have friends who have been where I am.

[ErinSue2000 48]

Wow you in missouri!

[dazzlingone 58]

I'm a newbie as well. I've been lurking to reading all the forums. I've had my initial consult and my psych Val is this Thursday. I pray this is the right decision as I have just chosen this instead of the sleeve.

[shrinkingfatchick85 8]

Congratulations on making the decision to have WLS ask all the questions you need - to your doctor, here, Facebook, YouTube!! I spent a year asking questions, researching and watching videos. It is always better to ask then to wonder if you should have asked.