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Hi,

I am just starting this process for the lap band. I met my doctor last week and am waiting for the psyche exam and a meeting with the dietician. These must be done before my insurance will consider the WLS. Hopefully I will get approved and get on the way to my new life.

Dannie's Darling

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Welcome to LBT!!

Glad to have you around, you will find lots of support and great people here!! If you have any questions, ask!!

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Jump on in, the water's fine! Glad to have you. Have fun searching topics and getting your questions answered...and just in case you don't know, a PB is a productive burp, where what you ate that won't/can't go down comes up. It's a common question. I wondered, thought you might. Also, how much weight are you wanting to lose? What have you learned about the band so far? Let's see, what's your mother's maiden name? Just kidding...we are a nosey bunch though. Welcome!

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A "Big" Welcome from Texas! Browse through some of the new and older posts, you will find all kinds of information! Please post and keep us informed of your progress!

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Welcome to LBT

You will get alot of info here so sit back and Enjoy..

Betty - Which part of Texas? Was just in Lubbock this past weekend.

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Welcome! I hope that you find the site informative and friendly, and that your questions will be answered. Best wishes on becoming the healthier new you!

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Welcome to LBT, best dang lapband site on the net. Join right in or use that little search button for some wonderful past post on topics you may find of interest.

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I need to lose about 125 pounds. I am hoping my insurance company approves me and I can get going on this. I have been overweight for about 25 years. I have type 2 diabetes and hypertension and am so looking forward to getting this weight off and living a whole new way of life.

Thanks to everyone that welcomed me. I am so glad to find a place to ask questions and get support.

Debbie

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Welcome, Welcome, Welcome! What a great adventure you have just begun!

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Hi, Debbie, have you contacted your benefits coordinator to know that Weightloss surgery is covered under your insurance plan? They should be able to give you facts. Specifically, adjustable gastric lapband, not gastric bypass? (A big difference!) Where are you wanting to have your surgery done? Band dr.? Best of luck to you on your journey for better health!

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I am the Benefits Administrator and I did talk to my insurance company and luckily they cover lap-banding! I now have to wait to get my appointment with a nutrition specialist at the hospital and then 3 meetings with a weight counselor, then they will consider approving me. I have diabetes and high blood pressure as well as a 47 BMI, so I think those will all be things that will play in to the decision they make.

Debbie

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Good luck with everything Debbie!!! and Welcome to LBT! You will find TONS of information here... and I was so excited to find out you are going with Dr. Smith!!!

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