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FINALLY APPROVED!! WHOOP WHOOP...SCHEDULDED MARCH 5TH.....

Yes it does suck!!! Hopefully we will be approved next week....GOOD LUCK

So they finally have me switched back to my original primary care physcian and now its pending again..... LETS SEE WHAT HAPPENS THIS TIME!!

So I was sent to insurance for approval on Monday and found out today it was denied because they are saying the original referral didnt come from my primary care doctor. WELL IT DID.... Tricare decided to change my primary doctor today and now has denied the referral. So now I am in the process of switching back to my primary doctor who did the referral and hoping that this will all be behind me on tomorrow....... THIS SUXXXXXXX

GLove yes it is your turn!! I started in Dec 2011 and my insurance is saying 24-48 hours for approval/denial... so I am super duper excited!!! I am aiming for this month my surgeon has open availability so I going for it ASAP!!! GOOD LUCK..

Thx guys I decided to do a week off and a week light duty( just in case)....

I was finally submitted to insurance today... and since I work at the hospital I am able to check my own referral and it is killing me so continue to see that P(pending) sitting there ready to see A(approved) so I can get on with my journey!!!.........ANXIOUS...

THX

I need a good weight loss app for my android phone!! Anyone knows of a good one that is easy to use????

Thats definatley #5 TO WEIGH LESS THAN MY HUSBAND!!!!!!

1. To be able to shop anywhere not just plus size clothing stores. 2. To feel good about me again 3. To loose 65-80 lbs..... 4. Shop at areopostle and get all those darn sales....LOL

I am with humming bird. Im thinking hes married or in a relationship and its hard to get the phone calls, text, and just his time. I know what you are looking for so find someone who is looking for what you want and is able to give it to you... Never settle no matter what the case is!!

I am a nurse and I work in a clinic setting, so I am walking all day. I also have to stand for long periods of time to do procedures and sometimes assessments on the patient. So with that being said is a week long enough or should I stay home for 2 weeks? I know this varies by person but any experience/input is great appreciated. YOU GUYS ROCK... thx

Bayougirl... I thought it kind of sounded strange so I asked her twice.... so I guess I need to ask my doctor at the next appt. Its funny how everything is so diffrent for everyone!

Congrats on your journey!! Is it ok for you to eat grits?? I saw the nutritionist yesterday and she told me no grits or oatmeal until I was at a happy weight and ready for maintenance....just asking I have not even been banded yet...

I have tricare insurance and went to my last appoinment today!!! The doctors office says they will be submitting no later than monday for approval. How long does this process usually take for tricare patients??? Super excited and ready to start my journey.....

Thx so much makes me feel soo much better!!

For those of you that have tricare insurance I want to know how long did it take for approval after all of your pre op papers and appointments were done? I go for my last appointments with the psych and nutritionist tomorrow. Super excited but so ready for a set date. My doc's office is saying late February as the latest for a surgery date... Just asking thanks for all responses.

Thx... so much...

I have my psych eval and nutrition appt on Feb 1st...and then I am done!! My doc is telling me I should have a Feb date!!! CONGRATS TO US ALL... I can't wait to be a HEALTHIER, HAPPIER, AND SEXIER ME!! GOOD LUCK ALL..

I have been doing a lot of research and was told by someone a few years ago that had lap band that you are not allowed to eat popcorn or any type of nuts afterward. Is this true? Also is any alcohol allowed after a certain point preoperatively? Any and all comments are appreciated. Thanks in advance....

Ok I am in the process of going through WLS... I have 2 more appointments and I am getting a lot of negative feedback about the lap band.... I am a nurse and I am not really familiar with lap band, except for what I have researched but I inquire many patients that have it. One patient I had today had the lap band in 2006 at 250lbs and is at about 240 today. Should I go for the gusto and get gastric or should I go for the lap band?? CONFUSED AT TIMES. ALL COMMENTS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED... AND FYI... I AM 5'4 242 LBS...

I actually had this done today. Its like everyone says EASY. The hard part for me was that the dye was awful tasting. But I am done with it!! Good luck!

Of course this was a discussion for the husband and I. I have told 2 of my sisters, one friend who is also intrested in the surgery, and one who has undergone WLS. I finally decided in December 2011 I am ready for a change! And I only have two more appointments to attend and I can schedule... So I'm super excited. But I also feel its strictly on a need to know, and my sisters were proof because neither one of them want me to go through with it, but this is for me so I'm pushing forward!!