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Ok, so I had my appt. today with my PCP to discuss this procedure. He was 100% FOR it. He said my blood pressure was starting to become an issue (I've never had BP issues before) and that he knew we'd tried everything and it just wasn't working. He said to go to the Seminar (which has been moved from next Tuesday to this Sunday in Cary) and start the process and let him know exactly what they needed HIM to do and he'd get it done. I'm really excited.

It's kind of starting to become real now. :thumbup:

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Hi Mellissa, welcome to LBT! It is great that your PCP is in support of your getting the band, that really should make the process that much easier.

Let us know how things progress, and if you have any questions, just ask!

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Guest BikiniBeachy

I am really happy for you that you have a supportive doctor, good luck with the seminar and let us know how it goes!

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Mpope - I did attend the seminar just this Thursday. I filled out the paperwork to see of my insurance (BCBS) will cover the surgery. I have already called my own and they will cover if the conditions are meet. I currently Have a BMI over 40 with no existing conditons. I am hoping for the best. I am also willing to self pay if I need to. The hardest part now is waiting.

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I am in the process too. Waiting is hard and I am not a patient person anyway. I have been to 2 seminars and have had one surgical consult. I had my psych eval last week. Hope I passed that. Don't know yet. Now I need a cardiac and a pulmonary clearance. And I need to meet with a nutritionist. All before my surgeon can submit to my insurance for final approval. My surgeon says I should qualify just fine but now it is up to the insurance. I hope to be banded by the fall. Good luck to all of you. Keep reading the posts here and keep posting updates on your progress. This is a great place to learn and to gain friends. :(

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I am not patient at all. I am so ready just to be self pay and start. But I know it will be better if I get Ins. approval. Sigh...waiting for the first phone call to schedule the consult. Good things come to those who wait. I really want to begin my journey by mid June. Or I will be stir crazy.

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Am waiting for surg consult too. Had the psych consult already and am gathering medical records. I want to have everything ready when I see the surgeon. Three weeks until my appt. Feels like it might as well be three months, or three years. My BMI is 40 and I have no co-morbids so for the first time in my life I'm not trying to lose weight, but I feel so uncomfortable. Counting the days and hoping insurance will approve....

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