New here and need help

I saw Dr. Tersigni dow in Norht Bend and decided on the Lap band, it was quick and easy day surgery. Im 5'1 and my weight was 213. I went in at 7am had surgery at 8am and was out by 11am. It was great! If you get a chance check out informaiton on the Lap band as well. You might find it fits your needs and your budget. You can visit the Lap Band Message board as well if you have more questions, or just want to hang out and see whats going on. Good luck to you ! Gail

Hi everybody. Hey Gail I want to do the lap band also. I just started looking into it but i for sure want to have it done. I need my insurance to pay for it but i dont know what i can do to get my doctor to document my problems correctly and get a referral to a surgeon. I have been having leg soreness and fatigue and asthma forever but havent really whined about it in the past, so i dont know if im technically sick enuf for them to cover it. But im big enuf,240lbs at 24. SHould i just go in there to my doctor today at my appointment and tell her i want the surgury or what? And how did it go for you and how is life now? Thanks Brandy in springfield.