Bimbabe

You look GREAT!! Congrats to u!

Slim n TN

I definately think there is some jealousy going on. Unfortunately not everyone wants to see you thinner and healthier. Oh, well you have to do what is right for you!

NurseKY:

I really don't get it! A person who is overweight and is having Angina certainly should qualify for this procedure, no questions! The insurance companies still don't get it. This is a procedure that, in the end, will decrease your risk for heart dz, diabetes, Cancer among other issues.

I just get so frustrated with the ins. companies. !

Thanks! I just got mine!:party:

I love Smashing Pumpkins!!!

OMG!! I have an appt. for GB ultrasound and UGI and Dr. Steinberg on 09/05 as well!

I am soooo excited!!

I have a upper GI and GB ultrasound and a an appt. with my surgeon on 09/05....to get my surgery date!!

WHOOOO HOOO!!!!!!

I am so excited now that I have been approved. I have to go for an upper GI and GB ultrasound.

It looks like I will be having my surgery in October. My birthday month.

:cursing:

Anne,

Let me know the status of your insurance, mine went in yesterday as well.

I agree with Lanakila, this is a great oppertunity to get rid of any and all bad habits. I think a drink in the future will be fine, but, not right now when you are trying to establish a new, healthier lifestyle.

Hello,

I am not an expert, but I am a Nurse Practitioner. It sounds as though you may have a hematoma, in which case you need to see your md, if he refuses, go to the ER NOW!

Hi everyone,

I have changed my mind again! When I first attended the seminar in May, I was convinced that I would get the lapband or realize band.

I really would like to have the surgery and be done with it, no returning for fills or anything. Also, I am prediabetic and my whole family on mom's side is diabetic. RNY is a CURE for diabetes, so I am going with that.

The paperwork will be submitted to the ins. co. today, so now it is a waiting game.

Oh, isn't that something everyone has to go through, if you want ins. to pay?

Love the viedo diary, I can't wait until 08/31!!

Good for you. I cannot wait for this to begin!

Hang in there! You are doing a great job!

Shopping for clothes! It is so depressing to have to get larger and larger sizes. Also, I do not like to wear anything too reveiling and at 44, that is difficult, since I live in HOTlanta!

I am looking forward to wearing different clothes!:wink2:

My MD is Dr. Steinberg in Decatur.

I am using Dr. Steinberg as well.

All information to office 08/22

Surgery date TBD

Hello everyone!

I am a newbie, just cruising the forum and was delighted to see a GA group.

I have done all the MD visits and am anxiously awaiting the "okay". from insurance. My fingers are crossed. :cursing:

THANKS AND CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!:biggrin2:

Sherri-

BCBS is Blue cross Blue shield, my insurance. I just got a call from my md office and everything is in, she is going to get things together and send it all in, wish me luck!!:smile2:

lindata-

My psych clearence just went thru yesterday, so they will most likely submit the paperwork next week...

I heard BCBS of RI gives an answer in 24 hours, so I am keeping my fingers crossed for the end of Sept.

Thanks! That really helps. My BMI was 39.4 in 2003 amd 40+ since then...that is another concern, it has not been at 40+ for a full 5 years, are they really picky?

What is a predetermination?