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Read more about 05-25-12

05-25-12

Had my Dr pre-op appointment this afternoon. Dr. Wieland took plenty of time to answer all my questions and told me I should always feel free to call his office if I ever have any questions. He said his number should be on speed-dial so if I am at the grocery store and have a question about a product, I can call. He said they are there for me and to use them. After reading the forums here I had a page of questions for the Dr. One important question I asked him was about Biotin for hair loss

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• IL_MissKitty
• May 27, 201214 yr

Read more about 04-12-12

04-12-12

The insurance co (Health Alliance) denied me, so my Dr sent in an appeal. I was denied again. Then my Dr's office said for me to do an appeal. They said sometimes the insurance companies just need to hear the patient wants the surgery and that the Dr is not out for the money. I was able to do a phone call appeal, which I did the same day as I got the second denial. Much to my surprise and the surprise of the Drs office I was approved. I think we had all given up. However, due to a new posit

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• IL_MissKitty
• May 27, 201214 yr

Read more about 10-09-11

10-09-11

I am in the beginning stage. I went to a seminar in April 2011 but just saw the lapband Dr in September. After the seminar, I told myself I could lose the weight on my own...WRONG. So basically I wasted almost 4 months. Anyway, as a requirement for my insurance I have to undergo a doctors weight management plan for six months, which I start October 11, 2011. At this point, my surgery will be next year in late April or early May. I am trying to get all my ducks in row now and I am researchi

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• IL_MissKitty
• May 27, 201214 yr