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dowhatitdo1

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  1. thanks bandedgirl. n I will pray that everything goes well 4 u 2day. please keep n touch with me
  2. how long has it been since ur paper work was turned in? Im also waiting on my insurance approval n im so anxious my nerves r out of control. what liquids r u doing?
  3. Can anyone please inform me on what falls under the categorey liquid diet? I need 2 know so I can be sucessful
  4. did u have medicaid? or a different insurance. I have completed all of the tests n classes n they say Im at the last part the approval
  5. My papers were submitted to my insurance on october 28th 2009 and I havent heard anything yet. I have medicaid insurance so I really dont know how long the process takes but my nerves are all over the place. I have a lot going on next month both of my children b-days r n december and then its christmas... I really want to have this procedure before christmas Im just so tired of carry this extra weight around. I talked to a young lady who also had medcaid and she sd that she got her approval in a week and we both r from chicago. Im sooooo excited then I get frustrated because its like Im at a stand still and I dont knw what to expect. I cant wait to be banded so that I can show my before and after pics as well as have a story to share.... Please help me stay encouraged, and if you have any knowledge on how long this insurance thing will take leave comments .... until then be safe and sty blessed....:biggrin:
  6. Omg congradulations Im am waiting on my insurance to approve my surgery. Im excited and nervous at the same time because I dnt know what to expect. I wish that I could call my insurance and see how long it takes. my papers were submitted on the 28th of october and here it is 2 weeks late and I still havent heard anything... Im getting very irritated because the days are long and the nights are even longer. Im praying that this approval comes soon...
  7. dowhatitdo1 commented on mama ejima's blog entry in Blog 79245
    I dont have a clue Im waiting on my insurance approval now. Im so excited and anxious at the same time because I want to hurry up and get the procedure done so I guess it depends on ur insurance
  8. how long did it take ur insurance take 2 approve ur lap band? do u have 2 do the 2week liquid diet b4 ur surgery? Im waiting on my approval n im so excited n nervous. I cnt sleep I want 2 have mine in december
  9. can anyone tell me how long it usually takes 2 get an approval from insurance for lap band? Im so anxious that I cnt sleep, Idk what 2 expect
  10. Hello Im dowhatitdo1 and Im 29 years old with 2 children. Im 5,2 and about 209lbs. I am waiting on my approval from my insurance so I dont know how long it takes or what I should expect. Im so nrevous and anxious at the same time because Im ready to start a new life and I have a lot of questions. Please feel free to share your journey, or any advice with me to help me. I have no clue on wht to expect so please help.....:tongue2::)
  11. hello im also waiting for my approval and Im soooooo excited and nervous at the same time. I understand how u feel because at night my appetite is out of control I cant seem to get full and its a mess. Yes I am a mother of two and I cant wait to start this new journey... when was your claim submitted mine was submitted on the 28th of october and hopefully I can have my surgery in december if nt the 1st of jan ..... I keep praying that everything moves along quickly my patience is shot.

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