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I’ve kinda been lurking off and on for a few weeks while I get all my ducks in row. Now that I finally have my surgery date I’d like to introduce myself. (Don’t ask why I waited, I don’t know.)

I’m Marie in Wilmington, Delaware. I’ll be banded by Dr Peters on June 27 th. And I can hardly wait!

Has anyone else been banded by Dr Peters? I’m amazed at all the pre-tests and procedures he has me doing. I’ve done 7 appointments so far and have another 4 before the pre-op appointment with Dr Peters 2 weeks before surgery. Oh, and that’s not counting the blood work and chest x-ray. Well, at least I’ll know the state of my body before banding and will have more than just weight loss as a way to measure my success. Right?

And I THINK my insurance is paying at least 70% of this. That I can handle.

I look forward to getting to know you all.

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Hi Crabby, welcome to LBT!!

Yep. the pre-op testing can be a drag, but it's all in order to make you the best you can be before undergoing this life-changing process. You're getting a tune-up! :(

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Hi Marie...

I'm Melissa from New Castle...I will be banded by Dr. Peters on 5/14 (if BCBS EVER gives us an answer!!). I absolutely love Dr Peters... he's a RIOT!!

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Welcome Marie. Congratulations on your date.

If there isn't already a June bandsters thread going, you may want to start one.

Good luck!

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