Tracyde730

Hi!! Is anyone getting banded in August? I'm getting banded August 1st. Maybe we can share our stories & successes and be there for each other if needed. Thanks!! Good luck to all!!

That's awesome Jersey Boy! My last drs. appt is Thursday & then everything will be sent in for approval. Wish me luck!!

Congrats on being approved!!! Good luck! :tt2:

In my case, it's the insurance company that requires it, not the surgeon.

I have Horizon BC/BS of NJ. I'm getting banded on 8/1 by Dr. Ewing from Hackensack Hospital. LOVE HIM!!! I used the Nutritionist they recommended (much easier that way) and she cost $100. I went for a Psych eval from a Psychiatrist and that cost $30.60 (after being submitted to ins). The surgery will be fully covered once it's approved, which hopefully be in the next few weeks. Please look into Lap-Band Associates in Hackensack, NJ. They are wonderful! They are a practice with 3 great doctors. Let me know how you make out!! Good luck!

Thanks Tasha...I'll let you know how it goes. I'm hoping it's no big deal. If I could lose weight and keep weight off, would I need this surgery???

That's AWESOME!! I'm happy for you!! Keep us posted...

Was anyone denied for not losing weight (or gaining) on the insurance required 6 month docotor supervised diet? I am so concerned about this. I lost about 9 lbs the 2nd to 3rd month because I had my tonsills out but ever since then, I have been adding maybe 1-2 pounds a month. I may be exactly the same on my last appt. as I was on the 1st one, or maybe a few pounds more at the most. Will this be a problem???

Hi! So far the journey has been good. I have only 1 drs appt left then the paperwork will be submitted. My surgeon is Dr. Ewing from Hackensack Hospital. He's a doll. I can't wait for this surgery to happen!! Can you give me a list of things I should have in the house for when I get home from the surgery?? Thanks!!!

I'm from Edison, but I'm a teacher in Jersey City

Congrats!! That's awesome!! I'm getting banded a week after you...hang in there!!

We can definitely keep in touch & motivate each other!! Looking forward to hearing from you!!

Thanks for the positive thoughts!!!

Thanks Jessica!! I would love you to help me. My final 6 month drs appt for the insurance is next week & then everything will be submitted. My surgery is scheduled for 8/1. Where are you from in Jersey??

My name is Tracy. I'm a 36 year old female from NJ. I'm in need of a Mentor/Buddy to help me through my life changing process. I'm getting banded on August 1st and I CAN'T WAIT!! My mind is set & I'm willing to do whatever it takes to have a whole new me!!:tt1:

I don't have to do a pre-op diet, but I am going on a cruise the week before my surgery & eating EVERYTHING!!!:grouphug:

Hi! My name is Tracy & I'm getting banded on 8/1. I just want to say that SALSA is such an inspiration to me. I hope I can be successful as her!! Good luck to all!!

So sorry to hear about this!! Hang in there...

Hi All!! Can everyone tell me how long after ALL paperwork was to submitted to your insurance company did you receive your approval?? Thanks!! :redface:

Good Luck!! Hopefully you'll get the approval tomorrow and things will go quickly for you.

I feel the same way as you do but i've realized that if don't reach out to them. they probably won't reach out to me. They're getting GOOD money from us, they have to do it. Good luck!

That's so AWESOME! You should be so proud of yourself. Hopefully that will be me soon!!

Good luck and welcome!!! You'll do great!!

Tell her to get a new hobby instead of wasting our time... :rolleyes2:

The post sounds a little fishy to me...IMO