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Good luck on the liquid diet! I'm on day 6 and hangin in there! When is your surgery date?

Hi Michelle, I am on day 6 of my pre-op diet and when I feel hungry I eat baby carrots or sugar free Jello. These are both on my pre-op diet list of unlimited foods I can eat. I also try to drink as much Water as I can throughout the day. Stay strong and stay busy, you will get through this!

Hope your doing well! I'm struggling already on day 5 of my liquid pre-op diet ! I hope I can make it through the post-op liquid diet!

I'm surprised your staying over night...I was told I was out the same day. I'm on day 5 of my pre-op diet and already losst 10 lbs, doh!

My Surgery date is scheduled for May 11th! Getting excited now!

I feel your pain! I'm on only day 3 and this is brutal! haha Hang in there! Try to drink as much Water as you can and stay busy! When's your surgery date? I'm scheduled for 3/11.

Does this mean no beer? Or do I have to start driking foo foo drinks? hehe My mom had Gastric Bypass about 5 years ago and still drinks diet coke all day long - I know, bad idea, but she won't stop! Tell me I can have a a few beers once and a while!

Cheer up! Your' almost done with your Pre-Op diet! Everything will work out! I just started my pre-op diet today! urrrr

Just think guys...we got all these beautiful women on this site for support! hehe

I'm 37 and starting my pre-op diet tomorrow and my surgery is May 11th!

Hi Carol, congrats! I am also approved via Aetna and having my Surgery in Seatlle in May 11th!

Cool! We'll have to keep in touch!

Hi Everyone, It''s takin alittle over a year.....but today was my last 3 appointmtents and my Lapband surgery is scheduled for May 11th! I start my Pre-Op diet on April 28. Excited, nervious, anxious and all the other emotions are hitting me now. I'm looking forward to a new journey, new friends, new lifestyle! Thanks Evan

Congrats! You got banded on my B-Day! I have 2 more appointments on Monday and I should have my surgery date for next month!

Yes, I have a history over 5 years of weight control problems and co-morbitities. Called my surgeons office and they said the patient is responsible for appealing to insurance. So now, I guess my next step is to contact my the PCP I had a few years ago to get my records since I changed doctors. I would sure like to know what information was given from my surgeons office to the insurance company in the letter of necessity. Anyone have an example appearl letter they submitted after a denial?

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forums and was looking for some advice. My doctors office sent in a letter of necessity recently and I have just recieved a denial letter from UHC. I'm now in the process of research and trying to determine how to appeal. Does anyone have any example letters to share? The letter specifically mentions they needed a 5 yr history of obesity, so I am in the process of contacting past doctors and trying to put an appeal package together. My BMI is 38-39, have several co-morbities (high blood pressure, high cholesterol and sleep apnea). I've done all the steps neccessary (tests, studies, 6 month diet program with nutritionist) and this is such a dissapointment. Any help would be extremely appreciated! Thanks Evan

I freak when I see these threads! I am just starting the Lap Band process and really worry about the hair loss thing if I get the surgery.

Congrats on your weight loss...you are gorgeous!

I am starting the process and should also be "double" covered. I don't know for certain, but I have been told that any of the cost the Primary Insurance doesen't cover the secondary insurance should cover the remaining. However, I believe that co-pay's will still apply. I plan on trying to utilize my hospital income insurance through my regular (state farm) insurance company to assit in any out of pocket expenses that I will have to come up with such as co-pay's.

Toni- Thanks for the info! I'll just have to go through the process and see what happens. Does anyone know if having multiple co-morbilites something that the insurance company takes into higher consideration over several attemps to loose wieght? I have try countless times and tried programs like Jenny Craig. I have also taken Phentramine, Metabolife, Herbalife. I have lost weight at times, but my appetite and portion control has always won.

Congrats Toni! I'm just curious how long did it take for you to get a surgery date from when you had your initial consultation? I have just started the process...

Thanks for the replies! I'm located in Snohomish/Mill Creek area. My first consultation is with Virgina Mason in Federal way, surgeon is Jeffery Hunter. I called them this morning and should be recieiving a documenation package in the mail to fill out and bring with me to my visit. I have co-morbilites, a family history of heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. I'm taking pills for high blood pressure and high cholestrol and my bmi is 37. After lots of reading I really think this is the right procedure for me.

Hi Everyone! I registered on this site to get more information regarding the Lap Band procedure. Great site, really like the support out there. My PCP has recommended me for the LapBand procedure and has referred me to a local bariatric surgeon. I have my first consultation with them in a few weeks. My insurance does cover this procedure if qualified, so I'm just anticipating what will happen at my initial consultation? I was told it was a 45 min appt, can anyone explain what happens at the first visit?