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:thumbup:Hi, Im Stacey I live in Derry Nh and have Medicare as my primary and Anthem new England as a secondary, when I called Medicare, they said as they would cover the lap band as long as I fit their criteria, had a BMI of over 40 , had at least 1 health issue related to obesity, went to one of their Centers Of Excellence, and had failed attempts at other diets.
I did not have to do any special diet before surgery, just did weight watchers to loose some weight before my surgery, I am being banded on Nov 9,09 and hope that Anthem will pick up the other 20% . This was a very easy process for me and didnt need to wait for any approvals...they just booked it!
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Hey, I am getting banded the same day! Good luck! where are you having it done? Im having mine at Lowell General in Massachusetts.
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We are going to be banded the same day <3 I wish u lots of luck.... Stacey
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Hello all you November bandsters, Im another Stacey and Im being banded on Nov 9th, I have already lost 20 lbs , I started in July and weighed 291 and now weigh 280, but before that I was at 300, so i count those too..lol hey I worked hard to loose those lbs..
I must say i thought the process went pretty fast for me , met my surgeon on July 31 and did all the other apts in the following months, and my support groups witch were mandatory , and I went in last wednesday 10/22/09 to have my final apt with the medical dr and they said they would call me with a date. Friday came and they called and said I am booked for Nov 9th, WOW!!that was fast... I dont have to do any special diet, just keep trying to loose weight the way I have been. Im glad to know there are quite a few people getting banded and going through the same emotions as I am, and that we can take this journey together and support each other, I am excited to be getting banded, but when its night time and early in the morning,, my mind starts running away with me with worries, Am I doing the right thing??? Will I be sorry afterwards that I did this?? I know all my health reasons are the reasons I chose to do this to begin with ,I guess its prebanding jitters and we all get nervouse I just pray we all have safe surgeries and speedy recoveries so we can be on our way to being the thin , sexy woman we are inside...lol Stacey
Derry Nh
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hi can u send me that process too, I also have cigna, and am sooo worried about not being approved. Thanks Stacey
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Hi I also will have Cigna ppo as of April 1st, I have a bmi of 50 with comorbidities such as high blood pressure, sleep apnea ( sleep with cpap) gerd,clogging arteries of legs, and risk of cardiac disease CRP levels elevated, i wonder what my chances are? Do they make everyone do the 6 mo dr supervised diet? And what if you loose weight, does that mean they wont approve you sine you can do it on your own? Thanks Stacey
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Hi, could someone tell me what exactly erosion of the band is and how common is this to happen?? Thanks Stacey
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Hi, Im Stacey, Im going through CMC with Dr Cambell, Can anyone tell me if they had a good experience with her at CMC...I havent met her yet and am just starting the whole process again for the 2nd time in my life. I live in Derry Nh and if anyone wants to chat,just write me back.Thanks Stacey
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Hi, I have ulcerative colitis, does that mean I cant get the band?
NOVEMBER KNOCKOUTS - 2 months later :)
in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Hi all...Im so glad the holidays are over with...i was actually surprised that I only gained 1 lb over the holidays considering I have no restriction...I had 4 cc put in my realise band 2 weeks ago and am having another fill Friday. I cant wait to see the #s go down...Hope everyone is doing well..no problems with my band so far, You wouldnt know I even have one ...lol:thumbup:
H 300/ S 291/ C 267/ G 150