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[GinaJ 2]

Hi all. My name is Gina, I live in San Antonio, and I am getting banded 08-19-08. I am really excited about this as it has taken me 3 years to get a date.

[Lanakila 1]

Wow Gina...why did you have to wait so long? You are amazingly patient. I hope that you'll share your story!

[GinaJ 2]

I actually started looking into it in 2001 when my, at that time, 2 year old was diagnosed with a rare disease and I had to quit work; which meant no health insurance. In 2005 I started a new job, met the requirements, went to the seminar, only to find out that the insurance company only covered a total of $3000 for WLS in a lifetime. That went out the window. I changed jobs in 2007 and submitted the info with my new insurance company. I was denied. My case was turned over to Obesity Law, and I was approved on July 29. I had an abnormal EKG on Friday, and will have an echo on Wed. So as long as that turns out ok, I will be banded on Aug 19, 2008.

[Lanakila 1]

Gina,

I'm so proud of you for persevering through all of that! With all of that go-getter-ness, I'm sure that you'll be able to make the band work for you!

Welcome

[krtork 0]

Gina~

Wow, you are very determined, I admire that! I am excited for you - hope all goes well and you get to keep your surgery date.

[GinaJ 2]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the well wishes!

[raedelicious 0]

Hey there fellow San Antonian:)...who are you going through? Good luck with the surgery.

[Roheryn 0]

Hey Gina and Welcome! It is great that you are finally able to get this surgery! Good luck!

[GinaJ 2]

Thank you Roheryn.

Rae, I'm getting banded by Dr. Carcamo. What about you?

[raedelicious 0]

Heard a lot of good stuff about your doc on this site. Mine is Dr. Stegemann...he is a good guy, too:)