Hoping to get the 'band'.

dxeln · April 8, 2007

Hi, my name is Dixie, I have written here a few times. I am still waiting for the band. I have gone to the seminar, 1st dr. appt., had blood work, chest xray, ekg, have to have a stress test, go to nutrition class, have 6 months of documented weight loss progress notes from my PCP. I don't know how long it'll be before I fianlly get the band. Cigna is my insurance. Wish me luck!!

edieparks · April 8, 2007

Dixie,

I do wish you luck.

Use this time to start doing a 15 minute walk each day. Just leave your house and walk away for about 7 minutes, then walk back. Don't worry about the neighbors.

Choosing the band for yourself was the first step in your recovery from the control food has on you.

The lapband road is not an easy one but so WORTH IT.

I feel so much healthier now. It is hard to carry all the extra us around.

Best wishes,

edie

dxeln · April 8, 2007

Edie,

Thanks for the reply and words of encouragment. I appreciate it.

Dixie

juliegeraci · April 9, 2007

Dixie, good luck to you. I know how insurances can be. You just have to be patient. Mine was approved after they scheduled my surgery. That might make it faster for you. You can always postpone. Julie

badonkadonkbutt · April 9, 2007

Hang in there dxeln! It will be soon if you have all of that done!

joan burger · April 9, 2007

Hi, my name is Joan and Iam looking for a wonderful doctor in Michigan who performs the lapband surgery, any recommendations out there?Thank you so much for your time. Joan