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dlmyvette    12

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Hi Pink:

My name is Yvette. I haven't had the procedure done yet. I'm at the beginning stages of it. The first thing I did was visit a free seminar. I live in South Florida so I went to one of the ones here. I think the best place to start would be to find a surgeon in your area. I believe this site provides a link to find a surgeon in your area.

Then, after the seminar. I went for a free consultation that basically explained the cost without insurance (which I have to pay out of pocket) and what it all includes. Also, more detailed information but basically the same as the seminar. Next week, I have an appointment with the surgeon. Not sure what to expect there, maybe tests? Who knows? Then I know they mentioned taking 2 nutritional classes prior to surgery then, surgery. So I'm hoping that I can get the surgery the week after Christmas. That would be great due to time off constraints for work.

Aside from the information that I've recieved at the doctors office, I've gone on YouTube and found some useful information from LAP BAND patients, etc...Very useful. Also found this site today and it's been useful as well. Good luck and anything I can do to help you along the way, count on me!

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*pink*    0

*pink*
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thanks that realy helpful i`ve been struggling with my weight for years tried every thing i dont know what to do :eek:

good luck with your oppointment and that would be good if you get your band in at christmas it would be a good start to the year for you....:thumbup:

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Brandy~    2

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Hello Pink and welcome to LBT :thumbup:

Find a surgeon and call for their seminar. Most require you attend their seminar before they will do a consultation with you. I would also call your insurance to see if they cover the procedure or require you to use certain doctors.

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thanks hunni... i will look into that, i was going to go to my doctor`s to see what they think about it and what they advise too...

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