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I just got a call from Dr. Van Wagner's office and I am scheduled for a consult at 3:30 tomorrow! eeek! :blushing::thumbup::rolleyes::cry_smile: Lots of mixed emotions.

I discussed my arthritis and that I do have concerns about the band bc of that and she said she would flag my chart for the dr to talk to me about both the RNY and the band.

I may go with the RNY after talking to him but I just wanted to let everyone know here who has helped me the last few days that I am making a step forward... wish me luck!

The lady with the office did say that my insurance UHC will be easy to deal with since I do actually have a bmi of 40 (gained weight since the seminar, sounds awful but I wanted to get up to a 40bmi). My husband is going to be in shock that it;s coming so soon, but I just need to get this ball rolling.

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I am working with Dr Wagner's office too. They are really good to work with. I think UHC seems to be a good insurance--they don't require a weightloss program (I think). My insurance does, so I am actually waiting for their approval now.

Good luck with your consultation.

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