dawn1982002

Hello. We have similar stories. I saw the doctor on 16th. I have to do the same!!! GOOD LUCK

My insurance covered my 50000 hospital bill except for 1800 of it. ))) if you have any questions or need help at all please don't hesitate to ask.

I have Anthem BCBS , no supervised diet. Had my first consultation with the nurse,surgeon, and dietician on 9/18/14, followed by blood work with the lab. On 9/24 I met with the psychiatrist (required) . I had another appt with my nurse,surgeon and dietician again on 10/2 and scheduled my surgery for 11/18! I am just waiting for the approval from the insurance. So far smooth sailing and the representatives at bcbs have been great! Fingers crossed!

How did everything go?

I have an appointment on Friday as well. We have similar story. Was band in 2010. Lost alot but only because I could keep anything down. Gain all back. See the doctor friday for initial consultation....

Thank you so much. I will keep you posted

HI DAWN

I CAN TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENED TO ME. MY FIRST VISIT WITH THE SURGEON - HE COMPLETELY UNFILLED ME 4/1/14. I WAS SET UP WITH APPTS. FOR PSYCHOLOGIST, THE BARIATRIC PHYSICIAN, THE DIETITIAN, A ESOPHAGUS TEST AND AN UPPER GI I THINK IT WAS. I FOUND OUT MY BAND HAD CAUSED ESOPHAGEAL DAMAGE. AFTER ALL THE TEST. I WAS SCHEDULED FOR A REVISION FROM LAPBAND TO RNY BYPASS ON 8/27/14. I WOKE UP TO FIND THE BAND HAD ATTACHED ITSELF TO MY LIVER AND THE PORT HAD EMBEDDED ITSELF INTO ME. IT TOOK OVER 2 HOURS SURGERY AND I WOKE UP TO FIND I HADN'T HAD THE BYPASS. DON'T BE SCARED HOPEFULLY THIS WON'T HAPPEN TO YOU. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THAT OFTEN THE DOCTOR SAID. IT JUST HAPPEN TO FALL ON ME. I WAS SEND HOME TO HEAL AND ON 12/24/14 THAT'S RIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE - I HAD MY RNY BYPASS. OH HAPPY DAY. I BELIEVE THIS IS THE 19TH DAY. I HAVE DONE MARVELOUS. I HAD NO COMPLICATIONS. I AM FOLLOWING DOCTORS ORDERS COMPLETELY AND HAVE NO ISSUES. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO TOLERATE EVERYTHING GIVEN. HE GAVE ME A patch FOR NAUSEA THAT LAST FOR 72 HOURS. I THINK THAT HELPS GREATLY. I STILL HAVE SOME PAIN AND TAKE PAIN MED AT NIGHT. I HOPE THIS HELPS AND WISH YOU THE ABSOLUTE BEST. DENISE

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Thank you so much for your reply. When did you start the process?

Hey Sara.G were you ever approved? I have the same insurance. Going for my first consultation on friday

I go for my first consultation for lap band to GB sugery first Friday. I don't know what to expect or the process. Can anyone tell me what to expect?

I go for my first consultation for lap band to GB surgery. I dont know what to expect. Can anyone tell me what to expect or the process?

I go for my first consultation for lap band to GB. I don't know what to expect or thr process. Can anyone tell me

I have a few questions. I go for my first consultation for lapband to GBP this friday. Did u get approved? How long was your whole process?