Well, this morning I go to my doctor to sign my consent forms for surgery on
9-19-05. Still waiting on approval from Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, but my doctor's nurse manager spoke to my insurance on Friday, and it looks favorable. I start my liquid diet today, somewhat still confused about what I can eat after surgery. Hope to get response from insurance today or tomorrow, now getting somewhat nervous of their reply. The closer the date gets, the more nervous I get about the surgery itself, will I be in alot of pain? Anyway, I am also very excited to have my LAP-BAND® done, I guess I have alot of different feelings going on!!! Is this normal???

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VanesaV

Started process on 6-9-05
Banded on 9-19-05