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I am wondering the same thing KYangel. I turned mine in on October 1st and still nothing, I decided to go with Dr. Geller. he is very easy to get in contact with thru email so I thought I would be more comfortable with him.

I am in KY also, I know of a teacher that recently got Humana to pay for a under belly lift, not sure what it is called, she just had her dr. presrbe her rash cream and told the insurance she was getting bad rashes under the sagging skin and they paid. How hard was it for you to get approval for your lapband?

`I wanted Dr. Lusco too but I have Humana PPo also and Dr. Luscos group is NOT in Humana's network so I would have had to pay $4000 up front as well as who knows what after the surgery, I have decided to go with either Dr. Allen or Dr. Geller with the Nortons group. They are in Humanas network and the only thing you pay upfront is $300 for the different tests the insurance requires and also your co pay. I have heard good things about the Norton group, people chime in and let us know what you think about them.

My husband and I are Big Brother Addicts!!! we DVR the 3 hour after dark every night and he even calls me at work and we discuss it. I don't know what we will do when it is over. I really like Dick being on the show because he makes it so much more entertaining. can you imagine how boring it would be without a little controversy.:heh:

ME TOO! I am so glad you asked, I have been terrible pictures in my mind of what it would be like, I am happy it isn't as bad as I was thinking.

Congratulations!!!!! I am just starting the process and am very scared. Did you have any problems getting approved?

I am filling out the packet for my surgeon, I wonder if there is anything I should stress on here, I put I was depressed because of my weight and have anxiety. is is better to let them see how bad you feel about yourself or not, I think this part will go to my pschiatric evaluation. I just want to do everything correct.

Thanks for warning us, My surgery is most likely some months away but I appreciate anything and everything anyone can tell me to help me be prepared.

I would choose a Nurse Parctitioner anyday over a doctor. My sister is a Nurse Practitioner and on many occaions her patients have told her she is much better then the doctor. They seem more caring and have more time to spend with you.

Does anyone have Humana insurance? Has anyone bben approved without the total 6 month supervised diet? How long for approval? Has anyone heard if they have dropped the 6 month supervised diet? I heard through my doctors office that some of the policies have dropped the 6 month supervised diet.:nervous

I decided to go to another doctor because Dr. Lusco is not in Humanas network and I was going to have to pay $4000 upfront. I am going to Doctor Gellar at Suburban, so far I am very very impressed with him, I have emailed him twice and he answered all my questions in a very timely manner, that makes me feel good like he will be there for me and not think of me as just another surgery. I will meet him next week because I have to go to his seminar. Has anyone here had him? can you tell me anything about him?

:rolleyes:Does anyone have Humana PPO and was it hard to get them to approve you. I have this insurance and am wondering how fast and how strict they are.:help:

Good Luck!! I am praying for you that you won't be so nervous and everything goes perfect. Who is doing yours and what insutance do you have? I am in this process and pretty confused if I am doing things rite. Please Please keep in touch and if you feel like it let us know how you feel tommorow when you get home.

Kathy, do you have to pay anything up front? Do you like Dr. Allen? I wonder if I should look around more since I have to pay $4000 up front and then my insurance will pay me a percentage back because my doctor is not a humana ppo doctor out of network.

kygal you are so funny:D