FlyGirl

Hello everyone! Just wondering if there are any other lacto-vegetarians out there? And what kind of foods are you eating post-op?

I can't believe it! I called my ins co today and they told me I was approved! Yay! My date is 11/30/10! So many different emotions going through my head.. One minute I'm so excited, next i'm freaking out! Just wanted to thank everyone for posting your own experiences, it helps to know what to expect! --Kelli

Hi Everyone! I have all of the needed paperwork sent to the Surgeons office and hopefully they will sumbit it this week. The coordinator is going to email me when she sends it out. My Ins (BCBS GA) said they have 21 days to respond with an answer but I've read about so many people getting their answer within a week or less! Just wondering if this common? If not, how long was it until you got your approval/denial? I'm soooo excited, nervous, scared and happy!

My NUT said the same thing about the protein shots. Made me sick just thinking about it! Whey is much better. My personal fav it EAS Carb Advantage, they don't leave that nasty protein aftertaste, They actaully taste good! ~~~ Submitting paperwork to ins this week!!! Wish me luck! ~

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That is so awesome! Congratulations!! =)

Thanks for all the info!!

Thanks everyone for your input! I'll keep you all posted!

For me I was concidering the lap band, but everything I've read about the problems and sooo may followup visits. I decided it would be the wrong choice for me. The sleeve is the best fit for me. I've been on this site everyday for the past month and it's been so much help and everyone here is so honest. So keep reading these posts. Good luck in whatever you decide. :001_tongue: Kelli

Thank You Tiffykins!! That makes sense now, this is all new to me and I'm just trying to get it all straight so they have no reason to deny me. I've read almost all of your posts and they've been so very helpful! And btw you look great!! --Kelli :-)

That's awesome! CONGRATS!!

Here's a little background first. I've been thru the seminar and 1st appt with my surgeon. I have my Psych eval, Nutrition eval & PCP appt within the next two weeks. And I have BCBS of GA. Ok, I need some help. It looks like I meet all of the criteria to have insurance cover my surgery but what does this mean?... "The patient must have actively participated in non-surgical methods of weight reduction; these efforts must be fully appraised by the physician requesting authorization for surgery" To me that means my surgeon, not my PCP, but when I went to my 1st appt the lady who handles ins said that probably means I need to have a history of physician supervised weight loss attempt from my PCP. Now I'm stressing because I don't have that... oh boy.

I'm glad you posted the pics, I've been wondering what it was like. It's good to see you are smiling! Hopefully one day I'll be there! Congrats!

Welcome! I'm in the same boat, I've been thru the seminar and inital appt with the surgeon. I have the appts with my PCP, Dietition & Psych eval all set up for the next 2 weeks. I'm so nervous and anxious. I want this so bad if my ins doesn't approve it I'm going to be devistated. Good luck and keep us posted of your journey!

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has any experience with BCBS of Georgia insurance? I've been to the seminar and my first DR appt is on the 13th.. I'm SO nervous. I've called my ins and they do cover WLS but still consider the sleeve as experimental. I thought I wanted the band until I researched more and found that the sleeve is perfect for me! ANY info about BCBS GA will be helpful. Thanks! Tom Petty says it best... THE WAITING IS THE HARDEST PART!!