jazzblue

I am being banded on 9/8/09 and the whole process has taken me about a year. I went to the seminar last September and insurance didn't want to cover my particular choice in surgeons. In January 2009, the surgeons signed with Humana and then I had to do six months of a supervised weight loss/diet program with my PCP. I met with the actual surgeon in February and then finished my six month program in August. My paperwork was faxed to Humana on 8/17 and I got approval on 8/26. I had my pre-op testing on 8/28 and I have a final meeting with my surgeon on 9/4. So, depending on your insurance, it could take a few weeks or a few months. Best wishes!

I have my surgery date set for Tuesday, 9/8/09. On Friday, 8/28/09, I went through pre-op testing. I start a seven-day pre-op diet tomorrow for the sole purpose of reducing the glycogen stores in my liver. Here is what I have to follow: -Clear, sugar-free liquids unlimited: crystal light, sf kool-aid, coffee, tea, broth soups, sf popsicles, sf jello, etc. -Liquids in moderation: sf juice or gatorade (1 c. per day), milk (2 c. per day), sf carnation instant breakfast shakes (2 per day) -Solid Foods: Fruit (1/2 c. canned or small piece of fruit - 2 per day), Dairy (8 oz. light yogurt, 1/2 c. cottage cheese, sf pudding - 3 per day), or raw vegetables ( 2 c. per day) All in all it doesn't sound too bad, but I am guessing I will be will be craving real food after a couple of days. Best wishes everyone!!

I got approved by Humana today and I was thinking it would be another month or two before I would be scheduled. Boy was I wrong! The surgeon's office called and scheduled my pre-op for 8/28/09 and my surgery date is 9/8/09. Wow...I am so excited but am super nervous at how quickly things are moving now.:thumbdown: