Newbie here!

~Pam~ · November 8, 2006

Hi everyone! :wave:

I'm so excited to have found this board! I'm pre-op and need all the information and support I can get! :nod:

I'm still waiting for my initial consultation but I was told to expect a call sometime in February to start the process in likely April. I can't wait! Skinny me here I come!!!

I look forward to chatting with you all!

StephC · November 8, 2006

:welcome: Hi - I'm sure you will find this all really helpful. I haven't had mine done yet either but there is a wealth of information here. My first peice of advice is call your insurance company and find out if lapband is covered and what is expected of you. I had to have 6 months of weight loss consults to qualify - you may want to get that started before you go in Feb., it'll give you a jump start. Thats 3 or 4 months, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb you can get out of the way. My friend had gastric bypass and she had taken care of all the pre-op things before she even saw the surgeon so it was March when she saw him and May when she had the surgery. I just got my insurance approval yesterday so I will get my surgery date today. Yipee!

Bullwinkle · November 8, 2006

Welcome, ~Pam~.

I kinda feel silly saying that, since I'm a newbie here, myself. Welcome, nonetheless.

What I've found helpful is #1) finding these boards, and #2) scouring these boards for information. I've also found quite a few lapband sites online, and I scour them for information as well -- the good, the bad, and the ugly. I want to read everything I can so that I can make an informed decision.

My first consult appointment is this morning at 11:00am. I'm excited.

LEt us know how your journey goes.

DrewsLou · November 8, 2006

Welcome Pam! I hope you find all the support and info you need here at LBT! There are bunches and bunches of great people here who want to listen and help you. Ask any questions and I'm sure you will get an answer pointing you in the right direction.