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Hi everybody.

I just registered and I wanted to say hi to everyone here. I am just beginning this journey (literally, I just called my insurance company yesterday to see if they would cover the lap band. Hahaha!)

Anyway, I'm sure that I will have questions later for everyone.

Off to go make an appointment with my doctor!

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Hi GM....

Welcome! What part of California are you in? I'm on the Central Coast and have to drive a little over an hour to Santa Barbara. There is only one doctor between us and the Los Angeles area who takes my insurance, and he is going to quit that (only began in February) because it doesn't pay enough. Thankfully he is going to finish those of us who started with him. I get banded next Thursday. Good luck on your journey.

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Welcome! I'm near Temecula, CA.

I finished all of my doctors requirements a little over a week ago & and my doctor's office just submitted to my insurance on Wednesday. I have called them daily to see if there are any updates.... I'm just a TAD impatient & I'm sooooooooo ready!

Good luck and keep us updated!

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Hi everyone! I am actually in the Bay Area and loving it!

Good luck to everyone. I would love to hear about all of your progress etc.

Good luck!

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Welcome! I'm near Temecula, CA.

I finished all of my doctors requirements a little over a week ago & and my doctor's office just submitted to my insurance on Wednesday. I have called them daily to see if there are any updates.... I'm just a TAD impatient & I'm sooooooooo ready!

Good luck and keep us updated!

Hi, I am in the high desert. Who is your doctor? I had a consultation in LA and loved the office but it is so far to travel.

Diane

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Hello and welcome :)

I'm in the begining stages as well, I've got my consult on July 11th...I'm going to a doctor in San Francisco...I live in the north bay!

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I am trying to find a doctor. Do you have any recommendations? I was thinking of going to UCSF, but they are kind of intimidating. Is there anyone who you guys have really enjoyed working with?

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Dr. Robert McKeen at Southbay Bariatrics is awesome. He has done thousands of lapbands and does 90% lapbands now. Julie

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Hi Diane, I am seeing Dr. Bhoyrul (scripps green) in San Diego. It's a good hour drive for me, but I REALLY like him so it's worth it. What city are u in?

Hi, I am in the high desert. Who is your doctor? I had a consultation in LA and loved the office but it is so far to travel.

Diane

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