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Approved Today

By jennilamb007

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I got some great Thanksgiving news today. My surgeon's office called and informed me that I was approved by my insurance to proceed with the lap band procedure. So, officially, I am having the surgery December 22nd. I start the liquid diet on December 8th. So, instead of three weeks of liquids they are having me do 2 weeks. They sent the papers yesterday and got approved today. Wow, that was super fast. So, from the time I went to the lap band surgery seminar to the time I get the actual surgery, the process will have taken 5 months. I am going to enjoy my Thanksgiving, without going nuts. I am going to prepare myself for the change of a lifetime that is about to take place and prepare my family for the changes as well. They are all excited for me and know that they have a part to play too in my success. All are on board. Have a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow.

 

Take care,

Jen

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    Cara K.

    LAP-BAND Patients

    What a wonderful Thanksgiving treat!! Congrats!!!

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    acenangel11

    LAP-BAND Patients

    congrats and have a wonderful Thanksgiving

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    Fit in my 60's

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Great news. Hoping mine goes as fast as yours, although it will probably be after the holidays. Keep up updated.

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    Glenda045

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Congrats!!!!

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    Grider

    LAP-BAND Patients

    YEYYY.. !!

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    loretta\ Baconton Georgia

    LAP-BAND Patients

    who was your insurance company? what all did you have to go through? any comobidities? I hope to hear that I get approved soon.

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    jennilamb007

    LAP-BAND Patients

    My insurance company is Blue Cross Blue Shield for Federal Employees. I had to follow a 3 month doctor supervised diet, have 2 years documentation of being obese, my BMI was high enough that I didn't need a comorbidity listed, but we did have documented in my medical record that I was insulin resistant, had a few episodes of high blood pressure, and joint pain. I kept a 3 month log of activity, meal plan and vital signs (blood pressures and pulse) and turned it in to add to my medical record. I really think this helped them see that I was serious about sticking with the plan. I had to be seen and evaluated by a psychiatrist and nutritionist. I met with a personal trainer (that wasn't required) and had them make a plan for me too to show the surgeon and insurance company. I was literally approved in 24 hours and I was stunned. I hope you get approved soon too.

    Take care,

    Jen

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