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HEEEEEEEY!!!

I am Dominique and I am in the beggining stages of my Lap-Band experience. I have only been to the class about it and I am excited I did. A lot of my questions were answered however I dont really get to talk one on one with anyone until all my paper work is in, which fraustrates me. I am in Portland, OR and they have this proccess where you dont see the surgent til you have been approved for the surgery, and til your insurance says its ago, which mine is TRICARE which denies people left and right! I am standing strong hoping that everything goes in my favor, because I am ready to start anew. I do have questions to those who have been banded or have talked to a doctor already. I wanted to know how long was the proccess for you and how long were out of work or activities? Also how soon did you start excercising? I AM SO EXCITED and hope to have a date soon. I will keep you all posted! THANKS for having me!:bored:

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Congrats on starting!! I also have Tricare and my surgeon said they are one of the fastest and easiest to approve..so I hope you will find the same! My process started in April and I was banded September 14th, so it took awhile. There were several appointments and such that had to be done, and same here..until they were done, I wasn't able to get an appoinment with the surgeon. I was back at work (preschool teacher) two days later, and started walking the day after. Tomorrow is my first post-op and I am hoping to be released for light weight training!! Good luck!

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