such a long process

Lioness81970 · August 26, 2003

So I have started my journey to having the lap band done. All my appointments have been scheduled: psych eval, dietician, phys therapy and consult with the doc. I even called my insurance today and just double checked with them that everything I am about to get done is actually covered! Luckily it is so that's the least of my concerns at this point. It's just eh whole process of getting to the actual surgery date that is bugging me. I wish I could just go to the doctor TODAY and have it done today. I can't WAIT to get this over and done with so I can start on my NEW journey of living life healther and with more enjoyment!!!!

JC_GODOLPHINS · August 26, 2003

WHOA THERE, try to relax. I felt the same way you did, but when the time comes that you have your date, reality will give you a big smack in the face. Just take care of your appointments, stay on top of everything. I suggest you keep copies of everything you do, and take notes. It will make the process easier later. Just try and relax, cause it takes awhile. My whole process took from the first week of February to now. I am getting banded on Friday 8-29. SO it took right about 7 months from beginning to end.

GOOD LUCK.

Lioness81970 · September 8, 2003

I know what you are saying........I am just so anxious to have this done. I (as I am sure EVERYONE on this board) am just so happy that there is this tool to help us loose weight. I had considered the gastric bypass.......but I couldn't go through with it. So now that I know I can get the lap band done it just seems to be taking FOREVER!! I am really trying to take things one day at a time. I know it wont be forever even though it may seem like it. My first appointment is next week!! YAY!! :rolleyes:

shellyj · September 8, 2003

the waiting is the hardest part!!!! :rolleyes: :D i went through the same thing... i was lucky that my process wasnt as long as some others, timing is everything! my first appointment was 7-1 i had surgery on 8-18! (there was a cancelation the day i scheduled surgery so i got first dibs!!)

good luck in your journey. i would do exactly what your doing now... research, research, research! and ask questions! you'll get there!

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

'patience is a virtue' easier said than done!! lol

Alexandra · September 8, 2003

Hey Lioness,

Everyone can relate to your pain. I first discovered the band a year ago and was desperately battling my impatience for two months until I could go to a seminar. As it turns out, insurance battles kept me from banding for a full year! But I'm not sorry it took so long, in the end.

You're in a great position, you lucky girl. Don't worry--the time really will fly!

kellymoos · September 8, 2003

Just to give you a little hope my first appt with the Dr. was on August 1, 2003 and I was banded on August 20, 2003...there is hope!!!

Lioness81970 · September 24, 2003

Well everyone ......... things are going pretty smoothly!! I had my psych eval - the doc said I was an EXCELLENT candidate for surgery. Went to the DR on Monday and he also said I was a good candidate!! I go for my meeting with the dietician and for physical therapy on 9/25. According to the doc and his nurse, if everything goes well at these 2 meeting I should be able to get banded by mid to end of October.....pending insurance approval. I amy SOOO psyched and am really suprised how quick the time is flying by!!! YAY!!!! :banana :banana :banana