TracyinKS

Be ready for your consult.. that is what I'm doing..... I already had my obgyn write a letter stating my long history with obesity, and the various drugs they have prescribed over the years, plus my battle with infertility and PCOS.. I got it in the mail yesterday. I upped my flex spending account at work to cover my out of pocket max, I am taking a list of ALL my meds.. including my birth control with me.... I checked my companies Insurance SPD to make sure the surgery is covered and I also emailed my insurance company.......... My consult is January 8th, and I'm hoping that the drs office gets my info off to insurance asap, so that MAYBE I can be one of those lucky ones that gets approve in under 2 weeks......

WELCOME and GOOD LUCK LEE! This place is a wealth of information.. read, read, read, and post, post, post!

I would say find out who in your insurance network of doctors performs the surgery and start shopping around! You MUST be proactive in the fight. Also go to your HR person and find out what provisions or exclusions are in your INSURANCE SPD (Plan Document)

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!! Beets giving birth I love that, and I can relate!

I WANT THAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:biggrin1:

From your screen name.. are you still covered under a parents insurance or are you gainfully employeed with your own? Don't be shy when trying to find out info..... if you call your insurance company ask them WHAT EXACTLY do they need for your/your parents company SPD to approve the procedure. Also, start by finding out if you have any bariatric surgeons IN network of your insurance.. go with them first, because if they are a provider for your insurance company they will know better how to deal with them.. but getting info from the HR Benefits person is KEY... get to the bottom of any exclusions FIRST. GOOD LUCK

I'm a pending bandster, and it took me quite a bit of soul searching to come to the decision.

WELCOME TO LBT!!!!!! I've found this place to be a wealth if info, ideas and support! Keep us posted on your progress!

NOW IS THE TIME TO GET IT ADDED!!!!!!!!! If your employer adds it then the insurance company has no choice but to approve it

I was diagnosed with a HYPO thyroid.. (meaning underactive) or as in my case.. I just does not work on its own..... so I've been taking meds for it since the ripe ol age of 22.. I'm 37 now, and it is just part of my life.. it should have no effect on your surgery decision.

HOW EXCITING!!!!!!!!!! I wish it was me! Like Jachut said above.. I didn't even start calling about it until I had made up my mind.. so now I'm READY to get on with a NEW 2007

TGIF!!!!!!! Waiting for an update!

Thanks for the advice......... the surgeon I chose has done over 500 bands and his program coordinator was his #1....... Hope you are feeling better soon!

WOW!!!!!!!! For such a pup.. you really sound like you have your head on straight, and I KNOW you will soon bee one of the MANY LBT success stories! I can't wait to see your progress.

Woooooooooohooooooooooooo! Congrats, I hope to join you in bandland!

LOL!!! I will have learn to STEP AWAY FROM THE PIZZA!

Thanks For The Update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey down 25 lbs DURING the holidays.. HOW COOL IS THAT?????

what she said! Also check out the food thread.. there are lots of ideas

I just watched a web presentation required by my doc and they said for a desk job a few days to a week, but something like construction may take a few weeks

Hey!!!!!!! ME TOO... BCBS SC HERE WE COME!

Stacy: I know what you mean.. it took me a solid year of debating it.. and trying to just do it myself again to come to MY decision.... yours will come in time.. no matter what it is, it will be the right one for you

WELCOME and CONGRATS!!!!!!!1 I can not wait to join you in bandland!

MCWMS!!!!! LOL that is so funny.. yeah.. I hang my life out there for all to read about, and if you've lurked over there for years you've seen me go DOWN the scale, and you've seen me go back UP! I still love my lcf buds, but I KNOW I run the chance of getting flamed by so openly announcing my choice to become a bandster.. but I don't care.... We ALL have our journeys, and I know that LC works FOR ME and I know that I'll be sticking to LC after the band, because the band is a tool for me to keep the weight off... AFTER I LOSE IT YET AGAIN..... Update to this original post.......... I decided to have Dr. Malley in KS, do my surgery... he is well talked about on here and on OH dot com. I signed up for his seminar and I actually have my consult scheduled for 1/08/2007. They emailed me today with a web movie they want me to watch before my appointment... I upped my FSA account to cover my out of pocket max, and I just got the card today... (It is so cool.. it's a prepaid Visa debit card with the entire amount on it) all I will have to do is swipe it at Dr. Malleys, and I'm paid for! that said........ if for some reason my insurance flops.. I will be buying a TON of Over the counter meds for EVERYONE this year! LOL Thanks for the post mcwms.. I think that is pretty neat that you recognize me from the other site............. or that means I have a big mouth! LOL ROFL!!!! BOTH I look forward to YOUR updates as you join BandLand!~:clap2:

I would check with your HR/Benefits person, ask her what your SPD says... for instance ours say BMI over 40, OR BMI of 35 and two comorbidities........ also you could call BCBS and ask them what your SPD says... (they should have it loaded to their system for refernence)