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Yea I have started the journey skinnydom! I went to a seminar/ personal consult with Dr. Salimitari of weightloss centers. I felt he was very nice, informative and answered my questions well.

I have to do a 6 month diet for insurance reasons and the dr wants me to lose 50 lbs before surgery for health reasons. I guess to make sure my liver has less fat around it. My BMI is 58.

Barring any insurance problems, I'll probably have my band placed in Oct! He uses the Lap Band AP system 10 or 14 cc's.

And another wonderful suprise, I was told after I reach goal My insurance will pay to remove my extra skin!! I figured I'd have to pay for it or deal with it. But this is great news.:thumbup:

I read the book "The experts Guide to weightloss" by Garth Davis I recommend it to anyone starting out. Also read this board!! Lap Band talk has help keep me informed of all aspects of being banded.

Thanks to everyone for your posts! They have helped me alot.

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I went to a seminar tonight and found the dr I'm going to use too. This dr really cares for his patients and knows what he's talking about. I will be a selfpay so I'm hoping to be scheduled soon.

Good luck on your journey to a new you and a new life.

Susan

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