Rangergirl

I too work for Citigroup but in Irving, TX and have BCBS Empire. I was approved within 3 months from my 1st seminar to approval but I had my PCP and Gastro write letters explaining the need for me to be banded. It has been the best thing I have ever done. I am now no longer a type 2.

It has been awhile since we last spoke and I wanted to see how you are doing. I have been on a plateau for 6 weeks, lost 2lbs. Had a fill this past Wednesday and stayed on a liquid diet for 3 days and lost about 3lbs. Hum, thinking I should stay on liquids longer. lol. I am still happy about doing this. How are you doing? Your pic looks good. I have to admit even though I haven't lost poundage in 6 weeks I have "gone shopping" in my small clothes bins. It is still good. Hope you are glad you did this. Let me know.

Was thinking about you and wanted to see how you were doing.

I thought I would check and see how you are doing.

ahb08 forgot to tell you that it may not seem like your cm is working for you but remember if you don't get approved They don't get any money bottom line so she will come through for you in the end. Believe, believe

KayVee, know about having to work around things. Would you believe I planned mine around my bosses schedule and how it would affect him? He's great and I love working for him.

KayVee know about having to work around things. Would you believe I planned mine around my bosses schedule and how it would affect him? He's great and I love working for him.

Hey ahb08, who will be doing your surgery? Dr John Marsden will do mine when I finally get to have it done. I felt that same way, nervous, anxious, you name it especially when the insurance nurse called me about my CPAP study. I told her the dr who ordered it was dead and his office closed and the place where it was done 6 yr ago had closed and all I had was the machine itself which I use every night. I was really worried I was going to be denied at that point. They really know how to work us but I did finally get approved, it was 6 weeks after the initial submission so hang in there and all will be well.

Kayvee, The waiting is so hard especially when you are waiting on other people to make a decision that is so important to your well being. You need to make sure that after approval they do all the necessary tests well in advance of your surgery date in case you run into a problem like I did. Let me know, I'm rooting for you!

ahb08, all worked out well with my cm but I did have to push her a little. I called every week for any updates but made it sound like she was doing me a favor. My momma always said you catch more flies with honey. My insurance is 90/10 also. I bet you can work out a payment schedule for any balance but my mind hasn't gotten that far yet. Acutally I was supposed to have my band done this morning but have to have another stress test (#4) and the only time available was next Thursday. I was soooo down last night but realized it was for the best and it is a good way to make sure my heart is in good working order what with family history. Boy am I a Chatty Cathy.

I knew I forgot something, I am having surgery in Hurst but haven't had a chance to attend any support groups in our area.

I am going through Lapband Solutions and True Results. Dr Marsden will be doing my surgery. I looked at my insurance to see who was on it and then searched and tried to find out what I could on them. What I saw about Marsden I liked. Let me know when you submit your paperwork.

Hi neighbor! I am going through LBS/True Results also. At first I didn't think my "case" manage was actually trying to help me but I kept my patience and it paid off. Let me know when you submit, I will be here.

Know what you mean about family. My husband supports me but doesn't understand why I am like I am because he is thin and still is of the mind set that you can 'quit" any time you want.

I am new to doing this to. Hey it's ok to talk to your self I do because it's the only time I can have a meaningful conversation. haha