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Hello everyone,

i been checking this site out for a long time but never posted.. I been thinking about the band for some time now but have never been to a doctor yet. I think i reach my turning point now and a ready to go on with it. My only problem now is that im leave in the country in december for two week should i wait until i come back to looking into this further or should i continue with it now...all advice will be a great help im a little scared about the whole surgery

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START THE PROCESS NOW!!!! Some insurance companies have a 6 month process and some like mine are much shorter. Get all the leg work done (insurance, ekg, etc..) and you could adjust your surgery time around your trip.

If you have your surgery before you could investigate what type of foods you will be eating on your trip. You might have to plan well depending on what diet stage you are on at the time of your trip.

Welcome and Best of Luck.

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I have Aetna insurance and after 18 months, I finally got my approva and booked a date for surgery. By all means, start the process now and find out what your insurance company requires before you do anything. Like your other reply said, you can always schedule surgery around your trip. Good luck!

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Thanks for the helpful information. On july 10 there is a seminar being held in my area; im planning to attend so i could get this ball rolling...i think i should wait until after i return by to the country before i have the surgery

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