Hi !! My name is Terry I am in the process of getting the Lap Band Surgery . I started this in July 2006 When my wife and I attended the informational seminar that my Cardiologist recommended, it took till October to get my appointments for the Surgeons R.N., dietitian and psychological evaluation. I have an appointment to see the Surgeon November 9th to go over every thing one on one. Then they will take all that paper work and summit it to the Insurance company for pre- authorization. When they receive it they will then give me the next Surgery appointment witch will be in late December or early January. The Surgeon doing the surgery is Walter Medlin M.D., F.A.C.S from Saint Marys Duluth Clinic in Duluth MN. The Bariatric team feels that if you have to go though all the hoops and time that you are sincere and not acting on a whim or fad. I cant wait to get the surgery:clap2: but also somewhat scared. I am new to this Forum it looks very helpful and supportive.