My first time

[Stacey Z 0]

Hi all, this is my very first time here. I am so inspired by people pictures, stories and support that I want to be a part of it too. I went for my intial consult with the doctor, nutitionist and psychologist on March 24, 2007 and have a tenative surgery date of June 25, 2007. Right now I am just praying that my insurance will approve the procedure. I am definitly looking to make connections with individuals just starting out so we can support one another a long the way. I look forward to hearing from you!

[juliegeraci 7]

Stacey, welcome to lapband talk forum. It is so exciting for you! I love hearing newbie stories. I've been banded for 10 months and I'm down about 50 lbs. I am considered a slow/average loser at 1 lb per week. You will love being banded. It is so great not to have food control you. Good luck.

[Tater Bug 1]

Welcome Stacey!

Hope all goes well with getting approved.. I am self pay but it is still worth it! I am having surgery on Friday.. I am so excited I cant sit still!

keep us posted!

[Autumn444 0]

Welcome Stacey!

I was banded on March 29th of this year.... It will be nice to have another person to share victories with!

I wish you luck on your journey!

Keep us posted!

[Stacey Z 0]

Thanks to everyone, I have already learned some interesting things in my time here. I look forward to sharing ups and downs with everyone...but hopefully mostly ups!

[Tramalle 0]

Hi everyone..I'm new too and would like to know how everyone is getting pics and these time lines. Cute...I want to. How do I do it?

[FELICIA17 0]

Welcome aboard Stacey... I'm pretty much just starting myself. My surgery is right after your's on July 11th.You will find this board addictive it has all the info you need.

[Lynette617 0]

Hello everyone,

I'm a June 07 bander also Stacy Z. Mine is scheduled for the 27. It's nice to find someone else who is still about 2 months out. I just found this websight 2 days ago, but I've learned so much already, and have so many more questions to ask my Dr. Where are you being banded? I'm in Kentucky.

Lynette

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to LBT! Good luck with your insurance company! :) :pray2:

[Tramalle 0]

Wow, how exciting to have your date scheduled. I just had surgery on March 26th. I'm also in Kentucky, but had the surgery at Good Sam in Cincinnati. It has been 5 weeks and I've lost 31 lbs. I have not had no problems and I feel great. I have 69 more lbs to lose!! I get my first fill on Monday May 7th. I can't wait for that. You will love this procedure. I live in Northern KY. Where do you live?

Tracy

Hello everyone,

I'm a June 07 bander also Stacy Z. Mine is scheduled for the 27. It's nice to find someone else who is still about 2 months out. I just found this websight 2 days ago, but I've learned so much already, and have so many more questions to ask my Dr. Where are you being banded? I'm in Kentucky.

Lynette

[Lynette617 0]

Hi Tracy,

I live in Latonia, KY. We can't be too far away from each other.

Wow, you've done so well in a little bit of time. Who did your surgery? Was it Curry? I research both him and Sonnanstine, but went for the hospital over here in KY.

Lynette

[Jenc2 0]

I am new here myself. I go to my first seminar on monday and was wondering what the official process is for the lap band. I know that I have to wait on insurance approval, but is that something that I can start now or not? What types of tests and specialist will I have to go through first? I am eager just to hear more information...makes the wait a little better because I would go for surgery tomorrow if they would let me. I am just so inspired by everyones stories and just knowing that there are so many others like myself out there. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. I can't wait to share in this amazing life changing experience!

[Big As Life 0]

Jen,

When you pay cash, you don't have all of the test...I did sleep study...wore a monitor at home and then took back the next day....never had to have psych test...did have to have an EKG...only because I have had open heart surgery and it had been a while since I last had EKG and I needed this to be put to sleep....

Congratulations to all the new banders coming up in June...I am excited for each of you....I was banded in April....the 6th...almost a month for me...and I am so glad I had this done...

[Lynette617 0]

I think every doctor has their own set of testing guidelines. I'm self pay, and I've had a one on one with a dietician, psychologist, I've had an upper GI, and I have 4 weeks of mandatory group therapy to prepare for life after lapband. I think it's a good thing. Don't be in a hurry to get through it. Learn all you can in the months leading up to the surgery. That's what I'm doing here on this site.

If I need anymore tests, that's fine. Whatever makes the surgery and after go better for me is in my best interest.

Lynette

[Sweet Tooth 0]

Hi all, this is my very first time here. I am so inspired by people pictures, stories and support that I want to be a part of it too. I went for my intial consult with the doctor, nutitionist and psychologist on March 24, 2007 and have a tenative surgery date of June 25, 2007. Right now I am just praying that my insurance will approve the procedure. I am definitly looking to make connections with individuals just starting out so we can support one another a long the way. I look forward to hearing from you!

Hi Stacey,

I will be banded on 28 Jun. We need to find out how to locate other ones that will be banded in Jun so we can help each other out. I found out my insurance will pay for this. :clap2:

Good Luck