I've got a date...and hello, I'm new!

Hi everyone, I've been lurking for a long time but decided to finally introduce myself. I've been battling my insurance company for months after they verbally approved but then reneged when the official paperwork was submitted. So, I've decided because of my grad school schedule that I'm going to self-pay and continue appealing to see if I can get reimbursed at a later time. But, I want to do this now. Anyway, everyone's posts really helped and inspired me to pursue this course of action, and I'm happy to say that I'm scheduled to have the lap-band surgery performed on December 16th with Dr. Jay Jan at Legacy Good Samaritan in Portland. :D

Welcome Breckan! I'm glad you finally decided to introduce yourself! And I'm glad to hear you have a surgery date ... how exciting! I'm still waiting for insurance. But I went to Good Sam for an informational class and was impressed by them. I wish you well with your surgery ... keep us posted!!! Deanna

Hi Lawgirl! I had my last surgery at Good Sam, and the healthcare workers there are really the best. I just can't say enough good things about them. I know you'll get good care there. Do keep us posted on how you're doing. Take care! Peg

Thats great. I was banded on Sept. 19th 2005 by Dr. Tersigni in Coos Bay, OR. Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions about the lapband. Marilyn

Congrats Lawgirl! They will treat you good there. I had my surgery Nov 21 and am doing great. Emma Patterson did my surgery and she trained Dr. Jan so I would trust him to do a great job. Hugs, Ellen :D

Im from Alaska also and im having my surgery in Oregon. Mine will be done in Bend, Or What made you have yourse in Oregon if you dont mind me asking? Congrats on your date!

Hi, how exciting only 10 more days until your surgery. I had the lap band a year ago and it was the best thing I ever did. Keep us posted on your progress and feel free to join us on the lap band board as well. There are so many wonderful people there that will/have gone thru the same thing as you'll be going thru. Gail 213/144/130

Thank you everyone for the well wishes! I'm getting more and more excited everyday, but am also in the middle of finals so my attention is a bit divided. Five days after the surgery I am traveling back home to Alaska for a few weeks, so I'm a bit nervous about flying so soon after, but I think it will be ok. I'm probably going to purchase some first class upgrades so I don't have to fly in the "cattle car" so soon after surgery. I'll update on my progress after the surgery, and thanks again everyone for the support!

congrats lg. hope everything goes well and a fast recovery.best wishes michael. ps I miss ak,say hello to the whales and albatros for me k.

Hello and congratulations. I had surgery on November 18th by Dr. Jan. You will be in good hands. He is a very nice man with good bedside manner. Best of luck, Katrina