Grey Cat

I am so sorry that you had to go through that. I too have paid cash for mine, so I would not have to go through all the hoops that insurance makes you go through. Insurance companies want you to be fat, they want you to gain weight and get all sort of health problems… they want you to be ill, so you have to depend on their services and they make money while you get sicker. If insurance companies covered Lap band, and Gastric bypass, they would lose money, because healthy people don't have the medical problems that are associated with being obese. They know that obesity is the number one cause of death in our country. When they see those stats, they see dollar signs. Good luck.. and keep up the fight!

I started this journey 1 year ago, decided to investigate and choose to lose 34 lbs and maintain that loss for a year now. I have been approved for the band, and my surgery date is May 3 2011. I have some concerns, The surgery center is in Wichita, kansas, but the procedure is in Kansas City. Thank goodness I don't have to drive there and back several times before the procedure, its an all in one visit. I am concerned because they scheduled it for less than 2 weeks away, and with the welcome package, it says to have liquid diet 2 weeks prior to surgery. I don't have that luxury. Also the receptionist that called me to schedule the appointment, did not give me any additional information such as when i arrive, what time do they want me to do more blood work the day before, and directions to the hospital, also she didn't have a clue about the diet drinks before the surgery. I did some research before choosing a surgery clinic, and this one out of wichita seems very well reviewed, but why do I feel so clue less? During pre op I got a packet, and was told to read it. Had blood drawn got approved, but not much else. ..Anyone know much about More of life weight loss surgical center out of KC?