Hello to all, Newbie here

[Cocoabean 430]

Hi all,

Just want to say hello! I am in the San Diego area and applying for LapBand surgery.

I am 43 years old, married, female, BMI 36.

I am sure I'll have tons of ???.

So far I have had my consultation, EKG, Female exams, and bloodwork. I have my psych consult scheduled, getting ultrasound scheduled. Then it is getting approval for surgery.

I was able to appeal the 6 month supervised diet required by my HMO medical group. Went directly to my insurance carrier and won the appeal.

Happy to be here and look forward to getting to know you!!

Denise :eek:

[Thinner me 1]

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[Kat817 19]

Welcome Denise, glad to have you here at LBT---look forward to watching your progress!

Kat

[Stuart99 0]

I am hoping to find out what I am getting myself in to

[Stuart99 0]

Denise

I am at about the same point. The med tests are done and I have the dieticaian and psych tests to go. I am hopping to find so folks who have been thru it recently and some who have lived it a while.

Stu

[DonHoll1 0]

Welcome to the site Denise. Best of luck with your surgery. Donna

[Cocoabean 430]

Thanks to all for the nice welcome, I'll be updating as things go!!

Denise :clap2:

[claramae 0]

Hey Denise and Stuart---Welcome to the group. I got my band on Aug 27th. I am far from the voice of experience. But I know the pain of gas pains, hunger pains and liquid DIETS. Let us know if you have any questions.

[Cocoabean 430]

Thanks Claramae--I got my gallbladder ultrasound scheduled today. So, not much left to do but go to appointments and fight for the insurance coverage!!

And read, read, read here to get a good idea of what to expect!!

Denise