Thanks to Band Groupie, I am realizing I have a blog here that I can write on which is good. I have my own blog but I am not telling anyone about my lap aspirations so I really cannot talk about it there. I am so glad to have this space here!!!!!

I just called Magee this morning. I went to the seminar last Wednesday (the 5th - anyone else go to that one?) and have been waiting for them to get back to me about my eligibility. I already know what Highmark will do...35BMI and comorbidities and its a go. With asthma, high cholestoral, high triglycerides and a PVC (extra heart beat) I think at 37.5 BMI I should be a go. But I haven't heard and I have been nervous about it. I have an appointment with my PCP on Tuesday the 25th. I am hoping they'll use the weight I had yesterday as my start point (since I had to go in because I have the suds - any Sponge Bob fans out there?).

I am still not sure what to say to him although Band Groupie (my lapband BFF) gave me some awesome suggestions.

And so...we wait. :cool:

Ohhh Shira, yeah! Absolutely right-Highmark...According to the AGH Insurance expert today...you are golden! Over 35 BMI and at least ONE (I specifically confirmed this, doesn't have to be more than one) of the "biggies". As long as you're on cholesterol meds. you're set! The others will be a bonus. Come on Magee...Call!!!

I don't think you will be able to use the weight from yesterday though unless the PCP also gave you the diet and exercise program to follow then and you started some type of log (like that sample form Magee gives you). I was told the PCP "codes" all your visits that go to Insurance so they know which ones were a weight loss visit. I've read a few people here had to start over when they saw there PCP for a sick visit and tried to combine it with a weigh in-so I'm thinking it has to be just about the weight so they can verify? What a maze this all is. Just keep your weight up and the 25th will be here soon!

Call Magee, Call!

...and you're always welcome to join me at AGH if they don't!