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Hello everyone,

I am seriously thinking of getting banded. I have been thinking about this for about a year. I am finding some really good info on this site. I am looking forward to visiting with others that are ahead of me in this process. I am planning on going to a seminar next week and then planning my consultation with

the M.D. Any body else out there that are only planning the banding too? I would love to hear from anyone about their experiences with banding.

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Hi there! Yes i am "getting" banded too! Looks like it won't be until January. I have been to seminars, I had my application excepted, I have an appointment with my primary physician, I have talked to my insurance company and it looks like all I need to do is the 6 month waiting period. This will include tests, blood work, sleep study, evaluation by a therapist, and the 10% weight loss. Looks like a lot....but I am ready!! I would love for someone to be following the process at the same time.

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Hey, nice to hear from someone else that is planning it like I am. It will be either Dec. 07 or Jan before I get mine too. I am going to a seminar next week. So I plan to get everything going soon. I am excited about it.

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