Went to orientation yesterday

[MissyKatz 0]

I'm new to this forum - a friend who has had lap-band surgery recommended it to me. DH and I went to orientation yesterday - and we're both excited. We have to do the psych eval, go to a dr.'s talk, and visit a support group before we can schedule surgery and get final approval from HMO.

I live in CA, married nearly 33 years to the love of my life have son, daughter, step-daughter, 4 step-grand-children and a grandson on the way.

[Mescla 0]

Aloha,

i'm going in two weeks. What impressed you the most??

[OregonHolly 0]

Hi MissyKatz, and welcome! You'll love this board, so check it often. You took the first step, and it gets pretty intense in terms of "appointments" before the actual surgery. I am still pre-band myself and have all those appts scheduled: surgeon, psychiatrist, nutritionist, exercise physiologist, education day, and just went to support group. My head is spinning a little, but I'm determined to go forward! Glad to have you sharing the journey!

Holly in Oregon

[lisah25 3]

I'm new to this forum - a friend who has had lap-band surgery recommended it to me. DH and I went to orientation yesterday - and we're both excited. We have to do the psych eval, go to a dr.'s talk, and visit a support group before we can schedule surgery and get final approval from HMO.

I live in CA, married nearly 33 years to the love of my life have son, daughter, step-daughter, 4 step-grand-children and a grandson on the way.

Hi Missy - glad you made it here - you'll find some good info.:clap2: And I'm here...:heh:

[shannon9227 0]

GOod Luck !!

[BlueEyedKitty 0]

Just made appointment today for consultation on Aug 13th. Getting letters of necessity from all my docs and praying I can convince my insurance to cover this.

Just discovered this forum tonite and am very excited about it!!

[OregonHolly 0]

Hi BlueEyedKitty (love that name!) and WELCOME!

[BadGirlinFL 0]

Welcome MissyKatz! Congratulations on starting the process. I am in the process as well leading up to having my ppw submitted to my insurance for approval for the surgery. I like to think I am close to the final step before my surgery since I already have my consult appt w/my surgeon on Aug 13th and @ that time they will submit my ppw to my insurance company. Good Luck w/your journey and keep us posted!