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I'm pretty sure I will have my hernia resided during my procedure, how will this help me? Does it just help with reflux?

Anyone? Anyone?

This time I didn't cook.... I went to Kelly's. They make an awesome chicken friend chicken.

Chicken Friend Chicked, Mashed Taters, corn and a roll! I couldnt eat it all but what I did eat it was delicious!

I havent been banded but I know when I take really big bites or eat too quickly i get them. Maybe this is the same issue for you, try smaller bites.

I have BCBS Anthem and have been told that they are out of network. They told me that True Reaults have an agreement with the insurance company and since the sugery is going to be in an outpatient facility it wouldn't be very expensive. They quoted me 1350, has anyone been told this before and did you receive bills after the fact?

Thanks for the feedback. I am certainly going to ask, hopefully there up front about everything.

I'm on Houston off of Main in the medical center, Dr.Hollis. I hope things look up for you just be strong and remember this is for you! My surgery is June 27.

I am with trrue results in Houston. What city are you in?

I have Anthem BCBS and a BMI of 40. I only had to have a psych evaluate, blood work, pulmonary function test and EKG.

DeAna/NWgirl - What is yoru cost to fill the lapband. i have anthem BCBS as well. Im just curious.

You should be able to contact you insurance directly and ask them to send you a list of doctors.

The decision is yours but after doing research i feel that you will drop the weight quickly but you stop may expand back to its normal size if you dont eat the way you should. With the band it makes it very hard to eat bad foor. You run the risk of throwing up. Do a little searching online. Read some of the sleeve forums. It helped me make my decision.

Awesome!!! Sounds like you will be a June bandster!

Im not very familiar with the full diet required, but I would imagine Beans would be allowed in small portions. What about a bean salad? http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/06/southwestern-black-bean-salad.html

My Psych appointment went nothing liked I expected. She talked to me about her sister, which i thought was odd, then told me everything the doctor had already told me about the procedure and then asked me to complete a 285 questionaire. She didnt speak to me after that, i paid and left. I would have though that quwstionare what somewhat important. She never onced asked about my past or medical issues.

That is awesome seems our surgery will be clsoe to each other. Mine is tent. set for June 27 or 29. I have met all my requirements just waiting to see if they will accept my EGD that is 1 and a half years old, they require one with the year. Hopefully they submit any day now!

I had my inital appointment yesterday, They gave me the out of pocket expenses for the insurance and completed my blood work, EKG and pulmonary test. I have my psych eval tomorrow morning. Once the results come back on the blood work and psych eval they are going to submit for approval. I have BCSC Anthem and have been told they are typically very quick at responding (1-2 weeks). Has anyone else had this insurance? How long does it typically take from start to finish? Thankfully my insurance doesn't have a long list of requirements and my BMI is at 41.5. Please let me know about your experience.

I am just waiting on my pysch eval to come back then they submit for approval. Right now my tentative date is June 27 or 29. Im so excited! I am so impatient and hate waiting. I hope everyones surgery goes well! Please feel free to let me know what to expect.

WONDERFUL! Glad something went your way. Which insurance do you have that approved you so quickly?

Yes, I am very lucky. I would be going crazy waiting for 6 months. My insurance just switched this years, im somewhat glad i waited a year to have this done. It seems the process is much easier than it would have been.