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NIKOL1981 · August 9, 2007

HI EVERYONE,

MY NAME IS NIKOLE AND I'M FROM NEW YORK. I AM 26 YEARS OLD AND HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT GETTING BANDED FOR A WHILE NOW. I HAVE TRIED MANY DIETS AND NOTHING SEEMS TO WORK, I REALLY DO HAVE THAT LION THAT IS ON THE COMMERCIAL FOR LAP-BAND. IT IS NOW 5:15 IN THE MORNING AND I JUST RETURNED FROM THE EMERGENCY ROOM WHERE THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS "JUST PCOS AND I NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT" NOTHING LIKE MAKING ME FEEL LIKE THE FATTEST OF FATTY FAT LARDS EVER! I JUST NOW KNOW THAT I DO NEED TO TAKE THAT LEAP AND CALL THE DR. TOMORROW (WELL LATER TODAY) MY MAIN QUESTION RIGHT NOW IS, HOW LONG FROM WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR FIRST PHONE CALL IS IT UNTIL YOU'RE BANDED?

THANKS

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catzintj · August 9, 2007

depends on who you call i guess. when i found out about the lapband i made calls the next day. made a plane reservation for southern california and was banded a week later in Tijuana. i paid cash so , no lines , no waiting. if you have to get approved by insurance it may take time. im not sure about any of that , but if you are self pay and dont want to jump through hoops, id go to mexico. i went to doctor daniel huacuz. top shelf. there are many to choose from. but if you call dr. huacuz he will talk to you the phone and explain everything. since you live in new york, you may want a local doctor. you will need follow up care and fills. you can call the fill centers usa and ask them about local doctors. good luck and hope you get approved and have a great experience. i lost >100lbs. in less than 2 years.

NIKOL1981 · August 9, 2007

Thank You So Much...i Hope Mines As Easy As Yours, I Teach So I'd Love It If I Could Be Done Before The New Year Starts!

Serena · August 9, 2007

:welcomeB: Nikole!

I'm afraid that here in the states it usually takes at least 4 weeks. Most programs require you to attend their informational seminar before you can make an appointment.

The majority of programs require: an evaluation by the surgeon; physical exam by your own doc; meeting with the nutritionist; and an assessment by a psychologist affiliated with the program. There is often a pre-op diet required. Your health insurance co. may have additional requirements.

The good news is that recovery is quick so you may be able to take off the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and be back at work on Monday.

It sounds as if you had a horrible experience at the hospital. Quite a few women who belong to this site have PCOS so if you do a search you should find a great deal of support. Good luck!