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I have a new date for the lap band evaluation at Lahey Clinic. I was scheduled for March but my insurance got screwed up. And bumped to June, I got a call on Friday, they had a cancellation and would I like to come in on April 8th, hey I was thrilled to get it so soon. I am scared to death that they won't approve. I had my sleep tests and I have severe sleep apnea now. I went back last week (another cancellation I took advantage of) and had the night with the "mask" I felt like freaking darth vader LOL. But it worked. I will get my own set up in a few weeks.

So.....I will bring in all my paper work and hope and pray they select me as a candidate. My primary care doctor says I am. And he's requesting it.

Cross your fingers and toes and anything else you can cross LOL...that it goes well. Don't think I will sleep too well tonight.

And I will bring a book to read between appointments.:lol:

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Hey shamrockgirl...i too, am nervous and excited like you. My consult at the Brigham is on 4/28 and it cant come soon enough! I had my bloodwork today with my pcp and i see her next monday for my physical so she'll write my referral. it seems like there are so many hoops to jump through to make this happen! i really shouldnt complain though, i have great insurance that requires very little of me to get approved...it just takes so long to get the appointments!

good luck tomorrow...i know how anxious you must be...i will pray for you tonight!!!

congrats!

gina

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Hello! I have finally made the decision to get the lap band done. I am making a doctors appointment and need to know, what can stop the process?? I know everyone is concerned with their evaluation. What could hinder me from getting the surgery??? Do I need to answer questions a certain way or something? I'm 50 years old and have been fat since I was 21 and I am so tired of it!!:lol:

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hi! I am 60 too and want to do this.. I am in Canada and doing self pay..... just mailed my app. to my Dr. and waiting for set up appt.... please keep in touch as I am a bit concerned.... "60" right?.... but anyways... someone asked me if I was concerned about my face "falling".... what? I just want the tummy and bum to be gone so I can fly on an airplaine...!.... thin people just don't get it....

Kate...

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Wow thanks for all the encouragement, It went terrific. I am pretty certain I am accepted. I am scheduled for appointmentt with the surgeon when I lose 6 lbs. They want me to lose 12. I have 4 meetings with the behavioral group. The shrink was great, nice guy and only a few questions I almost laughed at. He is going to consult my regular shrink and therapist who think this is a great idea. I also gave them the letter from my primary care doctor requesting it. They will take care of all the insurance stuff and said they never have a problem with BCBS when there are other problems. Like my Type II Diabetes and my sleep Apnea. So looks like sometime in June or July I will get a date. The nutritionist was also very nice and I met the nurse practitioner before at a few meetings I have been to.

I am thrilled. Just hope that no one changes their mind during their meeting this afternoon. xxxxx fingers crossed LOL

Thanks for the support

Edited by Shamrockgirl60
my bad spelling and typos LOLLOLLOL

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I think you have to have a realistic approach to this, you must change your eating habits completely. You can still be fat with the band, eating ice cream and cake and sweets can mess it up, they don't make you sick that much with the band like heavy carbs do.

Also you will not completely change your life as in getting super thin like 110 or so. But healthy and in a good weight for your age and height. Be happy in a size 12 or 14 and not disappointed your not a size "0".

A positive attitude going into the meetings and asking questions helps a lot. Good luck. It did help that I have Type II diabetes and now sleep apnea that It's for my physical health and not just a whim.

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