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Just got the phone call I have been waiting for!!! :cry_smile:

My insurance has approved my Lap Band Surgery!! :thumbup:

Now things are really moving fast!

Monday, June 1st. to the hospital for Pre-OP

Wednesday, June 3rd. to Surgeon for Pre-Op insturctions

Tuesday, June 9th. to the hospital at 11:30am for 1:30pm banding

Monday, JUne 15th. back to Dr. for Post Op check-up!!!

Thanks for all the support I have gotten on this site. I may not have posted much but believe me I have read, and read, and read!!

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Congrats!!! Read as much as possible on this site so you will be absolutely ready. Good Luck on your journey!!

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Congratulations! I was just approved also and scheduled for June 30. I'm hoping I can get it moved up sooner, but I still have all the evals to be done. Can't wait to keep up with your progress.

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Wahoo! That is awesome

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Congratulations! I just got my approval today. Now it's a mad scramble to set up all of the pre-surgery tests and medical clearences, as my surgery is on Jun 8th.

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Congratulations!!!! How exciting! I'm just starting the journey. After a month or two of research, I am raring to go, but the next seminar my doctor is doing is on July 2 because he's on vacation and I can't schedule my consultation until after I attend the seminar!!!! Seeing posts like these for those who are ready to go just really gets me even more excited!

Please keep us posted on everything! Lots of luck next week!!!

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I just finished the last of my pre-surgery tests. Surgery is on Monday - only 3 more days of the liquid diet. I feel like the light at the end of the tunnel is getting closer & closer. I can't wait!

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Congratulations! Good Luck on your Journey. I just received my approval 2 days ago. I am told I now have 10-14 days until I start the pre-testing phase. I can't wait for a surgery date!

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So many approvals are awesome! I have a 7/7 surgery date and can hardly wait! I dont have any pre op work until 7/2 - so im guessing i dont have to do any special before hand diet???

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hi i am also getting my band on July 7th 2009 and can't wait. I have been ready for a long time to do this.

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Very cool! We'll be doing this the same day! My surgery is at noon, i'm the 3rd one that day....hope my dr. isnt tired from the first two! lol

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