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Hello everyone. I have been lurking around for a few weeks. I have enjoyed reading everyone's posts. It has been so informative and inspirational. :tongue_smilie: I figured it was time to say hello. I will try to not to ask the same questions over again.

Thanks so much for the welcome. I have been lurking around a couple of forums for about a month now. I didn't realize that there was so much support available on the internet for this. Had I known, I would have started this a long time ago.

That's what I was afraid of. She would talk to me and I couldn't tell if she realized she was no longer talking about my case or what. She does need some help. I don't want her to be the reason I don't get my surgery.

I am so glad that you asked this question. I was just diagnosed with PCOS and that was one of the reasons I decided to go ahead with the band. I am still waiting for insurance approval, but I hope to have some relief from my symptoms. The thought of taking BC pills forever after having a tubal is driving me nuts!

Have either of you ever emailed her? I am just wondering if I would possibly get better results that way.

Actually, Johnna is who I am having trouble with. I called the other day and rather than look at my file, I guess she was trying to go from memory, and nothing she said referred to me. I called again and she keeps telling me that she doesn't have my final paper work from the psych evaluation. I called the social worker and he said that he faxed it over as I walked out of his office Tuesday. He faxed it again Thursday for good measure. I am going to call back again Monday and hope for the best. I realize waiting for the insurance to deny or approve is going to be a pain, but waiting for Johnna to actually send it is getting on my last nerve. Ok, rant over. I am being impatient again. Sorry.

It makes me feel so much better to know that I am not the only one going through this. I have been just eating everything that I can think of that I might not be able to eat later. Thankfully, I haven't gained any weight but I also haven't lost any either. It was like my stomach (my brain really) went into over drive when I saw that liquid diet that they want me to follow for two weeks before my surgery. Since I don't know when that is going to be, I have been eating anything that is not glued or nailed down. I feel so pathetic afterwards because I know that I was not hungry enough to have eaten whatever it was. All of this to say, I feel your pain.

I'm not banded yet, but when I had gallbladder surgery, my mom came over. My DH was useless, so mom came over every day to handle my very active son. I say have the best of both worlds. Let your mom come to help and then you have time with her along with her help.

Exactly. I am trying really hard not to be impatient, but it's so not working. I don't want to be in the beginning of band life at Thanksgiving and at this rate, that is exactly what is going to happen. Yuck. I want to be at a point that I can at least take a bite of something. That's life.

Thanks Daniml, That does make me feel better about choosing him as my doc. I guess I should realize that a busy doctor means a busy doctor's office. I just want this done so badly that I forget I am not the only patient.

Thank you so much for responding. I have been concerned. I really want this to happen and soon.

Regang30, what are the steps to that dance you did? I really could use a little help here. My paperwork should have been submitted Tuesday afternoon, but when I called Thursday the insrance person said that she hadn't received the notes from my psychiatric evaluation. I called the social worker and he said that he sent everything Tuesday morning. I guess I am just waiting until Monday to call, AGAIN!

Oh well, there went my chances!

Thanks, I wondered about that. I have called a couple of times and didn't get a call back. I finally called again. Unfortunately for me, I got through on the wrong day, the insurance lady was not there.:thumbup: Such is the story of my life.:sad:

Thank you Maranda for asking this question. It seems every time I think I have a good handle on what is to come, someone asks a very important question like this. Also, thank all of you who have been there for taking the time to answer these questions.

Ok. I know this thread is old, but I have to add my won't misses. I am sure that they are the same as everyone elses, but I feel the need to say them anyway. Here goes... ruining every pair of pants at the thighs. only shopping online so no one knows my size. being so embarrassed (sp) when my dh wants me to wear some trashy, sexy outfit at home (I cried even though he loved the outfit) uncomfortable sex life. not wanting a sex life! always being hungry weighing more than my dh! making excuses not to leave the house not having any clothes that fit nicely being the fat friend being ignored in stores not being able to wear cute high heel shoes (they can't hold me up) sitting on the sidelines of life not being able to do things with my 11 year old son not cleaning my house the way should because i am too tired. being scared that I am having a heart attack with every pain in my chest. snoring so loud my son hears it in his bed room being offered everyone's food (I am not a garbage disposal!) having people look at me funny when I buy groceries (it's not all for me!) all 9 of my medicines (all weight related illnesses) My CPAP machine! wow, i could go on forever.

HI. My understanding is the WLS exclusion is usually based on your employer. My former employer excluded it but when they were bought out by someone else, it was included. Go figure. Good luck.

Congrats! I am new too. I am in the holding pattern of insurance approval! Good luck with your new journey!

Thank you so much for the welcome. I have been reading quite a few of the posts trying to learn as much as I can about the surgery before I have it (if I get approval from my insurance).

Hi. I am new to this forum. I am not banded yet. I am waiting for my surgeon to send in my paperwork for approval with my insurance company. Daniml, I noticed you used Dr. Ponce, what did you think of him? That is who I am going through. The first appointment was great, but I seem to have difficulty getting my calls returned. I could just be paranoid about that.

Hi. I have BCBS of Ill, also. My doctor used 6 appointments that I had previously. We are going to see if they are going to accept that. I had to do the psych evaluation and nutritionist visit. I am just waiting for my surgeon's office to send my information to insurance for approval. I wish you good luck with yours.

Hi. My doctor said no sodas ever again after being banded. I am not banded yet, but thankfully, I don't drink a lot of soda anyway.

Did all of the Chattanooga people disappear?

Good for you!

My doctor requires a 2 week liquid only diet. 6 glucerna shakes a day and any clear, no calorie drinks I wanted. Good luck to us all.