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My experience with Cigna and Dr Barkers Office
I have Cigna and after it was submitted they claimed to not have it either. I had to wait 3 weeks before they said they received it. The DR office only submitted once. So they had it the whole time. It took me 6 weeks after that to get an answer. At the same time there was someone else on her that submitted after me and got an answer in a week. I was pissed. But that Cigna for you.. Good Luck!!!
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Empty band to start?
I think it depends on the person. My sister and I both used the same Dr. She had a empty band and mine had 2cc in it.
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Another Soon-To-Be
Welcome!!! Stephenville ain't that bad...lol.. I'm just about 40-45 min from you in Ranger. I don't see many people on here that are from around here. Good Luck.....
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Am I too small/young to consider Lap-Band?
You are not to young. I was 27 and had a BMI of 41. I have a family much like yours where the vast majority of the wowen in my family are obese. I refused to live like that another day. I wanted to be able to enjoy my children and was not doing that then. I was to big to get out and enjoy playing with them. Not only am I happier but I can see the differance in them from having me do more with them. I would not change it for anything else. Insurance covered mine. Good Luck...
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How much does the band itself cost
It is like that everywhere. My sister and I used the same Dr. But she paid Cash and I had Insurance. She paid 15,000 cash and had 1 yr after care for free and Cigna paid 32,000 for mine and have to pay for all my fills. So if I had to pay 50% of that I would have been paying the same as someone paying cash.
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September Bandster Check-in
Im still here... I don't post very often but I do get on and read everyday. I am doing great. I love my band. She has become my best friend. Always there to support me. lol... I haven't been walking much now that it is cold but I recently bought a Wii Fit. So I am hoping to get my but moving again. I had my 3rd fill last week and am having a much harder time eating what I need too. Cant get in any meat at all. Hopefully that will easy up soon.
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OK... it's October now, what's happening?
Im am doing great... Lost 10 lbs on Pre op diet and have lost 20 since Surgery. For a total of 30 lbs gone for good... I had my first fill on Tuesday and got 3cc and had 1cc from surgery for a total of 4 cc in a 10 cc band. I am not hungry at all. I could live like this for the rest of my live. I know it will not last but it is good for now. I hope everyone is doing great and having great weight loss!!!
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Will be Banded on the 1st Sept!! Wish me Luck!!! :)
Good Luck!!!!!!
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How fast were you approved by insurance (TriCare) or others?
You are so lucky then. I have Cigna OAP and it took them 6 long weeks for my approval.
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The one thing
I want to take a cruise and not feel like the biggest one on the boat. I have always wanted to take a cruise but keep putting it off because I know how uncomfortable I would be if I was the biggest one there.
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Anyone banding September 5th?
Sept 5th here too!!! I cant wait!!! Been working on this for 9 months and it is almost here!!!:biggrin:
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What is your surgery date? Let's keep a list.
Add Me Too Please!!! Im am Sept 5th....
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is anyone on myspace?
I love MySpace!!! Just sent you a message.
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Add Me
Im at MySpace.com - www.myspace.com/352200396 Add Me Please!!!!
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Submited today to Cigna
I finally got my Approval Today!!!!!!!!! It was pending since June 25th... I have no idea what took so long but am just so exited I finaly got it!!!!! I cant wait till Monday when I can finally set my Surgery Date!!!!!! :thumbup: