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I want to get my new insurance company (Aetna) to approve my surgery. Start Excersising. And to try to get my marriage back on track!! Whew do I have a big year ahead. LOL

Ok well here is an update. I called my insurance this morning, and didn't say anything to them about the situation. I just wanted to see if I had approval yet. They said it was denied. I ask why and they said all that it said was they did a Peer to peer consultation with the doctor and it was determined that the answer was DENIED. I wonder if it was because the doctor told them it couldn't be done till January and of course they won't be my insurance then and they know it!!!! ARGH, so no approval and no doctor. Guess I will start over again nect year on Aetna which I have been told is extremely difficult to get approved through. Thanks ya'll for listening.

What do you mean you almost ALWAYS have to have more than one surgery with the LB? I never heard that. Please explain.

Hi, let me introduce myself. My name is Regina. I have been reading these boards for about 1 month now, just lurking. Everyone has been an inspiration to me. I have not been banded YET, and I am keeping the faith that, it is YET! They are trying to get me in before the end of the year but I am waiting on insurance approval. I have First Health in Texas. I called them today and they said I should have an answer in the next 24 hours. I am soooo nervous, the wait is killing me. I can't even get myself to start eating like a bandster because of my nerves. This is depressing, I am so pumped about starting a new life and I want it NOW. I am 5.5 and weight 255, BMI 41. I am 37 yrs old. I know I am not a bandster yet, but please I need prayer and encouragement. Thanks for listening. Regina

Thank you Emily. Congrats on your surgery date. I hope my date will be between Christmas ans new years. Praying anyway. Thanks for the support.

Thanks for the info, now i went to ticker.com and made a ticker but where do I add it in at. Thanks

I am right there with ya girl, I also quit smoking, it has been 3 weeks now. I am waiting for insurance approval and my nerves are SHOT. I am fighting the nicotte demon as well. We got to hang in there though. You are so close to your new life. My prayers are with you. Regina in TX

I am just not getting any work done this past week, all i can do is read these boards. LOL! It makes me feel like it's actually gonna happen if I keep reading. Thanks you guys for talking to me. I went on another board and it seems like I get ignored Guess they are just not as nice and supportive as you all are. How do I put a signature on here? Regina

I actually live in Royse City, TX, ever hear of that? Both are in the Dallas metroplex. Regina

If I get approved before year-end I will be having it done at the Barix Clinic (Dr. Hall) in Wylie, TX. If they deny it then I have to start all over next year since my insurance is changing to Aetna. I hear Aetna is alot more difficult to get it approved. So I am just praying that they will approve it now, for the best Christmas present ever! Regina