Byebyeband

The day is finally here. I can't believe it and it is a bit surreal. I was very fortunate in my whole lapband process. I started with the initial consult 1/08/11 and was blessed to have my surgery scheduled exactly one month later 2/08/11! I thank my awesome insurance Anthem Blue Cross, my awesome Dr's office Dr. Michael Feiz, and I thank my family and friends for their support. I am nervouse, excited, and so happy about what's to come. I am ready to claim my life back and prepared for the journey on the way

The day is finally here. I can't believe it and it is a bit surreal. I was very fortunate in my whole lapband process. I started with the initial consult 1/08/11 and was blessed to have my surgery scheduled exactly one month later 2/08/11! I thank my awesome insurance Anthem Blue Cross, my awesome Dr's office Dr. Michael Feiz, and I thank my family and friends for their support. I am nervouse, excited, and so happy about what's to come. I am ready to claim my life back and prepared for the journey on the way

Aww I'm sure you will be just fine. As for me Im going crazy thinking about how Im going to feel this time tomorrow. I will keep in touch with you all and hope your experience is an awesome one :-)

You will be just fine! Trust me I have ALL of the same thoughts, fears, and emotions. My surgery is tomorrow and I'm a nutcase lol. Please update us on your status and have a smooth recovery :-)

Congrats! My process was so fast. I had my initial consult 1/8/2011 and my surgery date is tomorrow!!!!! 2/8/2011 I am sooo excited and nervous at the same time!

Hello there! Looking for a buddy (male or female) to share this journey with. I'm being banded 2/8/11 and am nervous, excited, and would really like someone to talk to. Doesn't matter if you're already banded or about to be like myself. All feedback is greatly welcomed!!!!

Congrats hun! My date is 2/8/2011! Everything will go just fine tomorrow. Please keep us informed on how it went when you feel up to it

You only have to do the liquid diet for two days?

My date is 2/8/2011!!!

I know! I can't wait. I'm nervous!!!

Thank you soo much =)

Hello bandsters! I will very soon be an official member of the bandster elite society lol! After countless calls to the doc's office, frustration, annoyance and just wanting to just give up, I just received the call that I am now approved. It was just submitted YESTERDAY! I love Anthem BCBS! I already have my surgery date.......FEBRUARY 8, 2011!!!!! Yay!!!!! Bugging and persistance pays off

Hello bandsters! I will very soon be an official member of the bandster elite society lol! After countless calls to the doc's office, frustration, annoyance and just wanting to just give up, I just received the call that I am now approved. It was just submitted YESTERDAY! I love Anthem BCBS! I already have my surgery date.......FEBRUARY 8, 2011!!!!! Yay!!!!! Bugging and persistance pays off.

The wait and process is soooo frustrating in dealing with his office in my experience. Unfortunately, I'm going through it now

Grrrrr... Unfortunately, this hasn't been the case for me. At one point, it did seem like things were coming along, but since I finished all the requirements needed to submit for approval last week...NADA! I have to keep calling, can't get a call back, nothing has been submitted to insurance yet. It is soooooooooooooo frustrating. Seriously thinking about possibly going another route other than using his office.

Im also super late on the thread, but Special I am also being banded by Dr. Feiz at Cedar's. I will be 24 in March. I would love to hear more about your experience. I live near LAX.

WOOOO HOOOOO!!!! CONGRATS

Hi Stacy. I too had this same dilemma today. I went as far as even calling my doc's office and changing my choice to the sleeve. After I sat down and actually thought about it though, I realized that I let my excitement and other people's opinion get the best of me. I was totally content with the band before people started with their bad opinions about it and how the sleeve is much better. I too have been to the other forum and read about all the switches from band to sleeve, but when it was all said and done, I realize that the band is better for me. Just because it didn't work for them, it shouldn't discourage me from doing what I already had my heart and mind set to do. I trust you will make the right decision for you as I have made for me. I called the doc's office back and told them I'm sticking with the band. Best of luck my dear.

Thanks you all. You are absolutely right. I'm going to stick with my first mind and proceed with the band. I'm just waiting for my surgeon's office to compile my information to submit to my insurance. I can't wait, hopefully it doesn't take to long as I am EXTREMELY anxious!

Ok, so up until this point, I have been so looking forward to getting my lapband. I've been obsessing over this sight and all the wonderful information and experiences it provides. So today, I'm just minding my own business and stumble across a post about how this person so regrets the band and if they would have known, would have opted to get the sleeve instead. That was followed by dozens of posts of people who agreed. Even those who were happy and extremely successful with the band. Now I'm turn and not sure what to do. Any insight would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Good Job Maybe! I only hope I am as strong as you when my time comes for that

Hi and thanks for your response. Did you have to pay anything out of pocket, if so how much?

Hello there Bandsters. I am brand new to this site. I had my initial consultation with Beverly Hills physician, but was told due to my insurance (Anthem Blue Cross) that I had to go through Dr. Feiz's private office since he is in-network. So far I have made a few calls to them only to be told by Susie that she will call me back without actually doing so. My insurance assured that they approve pretty quickly and I really want the process to be as soon as possible. Any idea of the out of pocket costs, I can't afford much. Any info about experience with his office is greatly appreciated. If you have Anthem Blue Cross, even better! Thanks~Signed hopefully banded ASAP!