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I have BCBS UT Select and they require a 6 month doctor supervised diet and 5 year history of obesity. I'm going through Dr. Veninga in Carrollton, TX.

Had my final weigh-in today of my 6 month doctor supervised diet. They will be sending all of my information to BCBS tomorrow then it's just the waiting game. Barbara said it shouldn't be a problem since they're only requirements is to show 5 years of obesity and a 6 month doctor supervised diet and I've met both of those requirements. She said it could be 2-6 weeks b4 we get a response, so here I wait:tired. I shall return with more information.

Had my final weigh-in today of my 6 month doctor supervised diet. They will be sending all of my information to BCBS tomorrow then it's just the waiting game. Barbara said it shouldn't be a problem since they're only requirements is to show 5 years of obesity and a 6 month doctor supervised diet and I've met both of those requirements. She said it could be 2-6 weeks b4 we get a response, so here I wait:tired. I shall return with more information.

Haven't been on in awhile. Since my last visit I found out my insurance requires a 6 month doctor supervised diet and my PCP refused to do it. Dr. Veninga did say he would do it and put me on an 1800 calorie/30 min day exercise program and has been meeting with me every month. My last weigh-in is April 26th - 2 days from now, after that my 5 year history of obesity and my 6 month doctor supervised diet information will be sent to BCBS, then it's just waiting for their approval. All should go well since those are the only 2 requirements they have. We'll see.

Haven't been on in awhile. Since my last visit I found out my insurance requires a 6 month doctor supervised diet and my PCP refused to do it. Dr. Veninga did say he would do it and put me on an 1800 calorie/30 min day exercise program and has been meeting with me every month. My last weigh-in is April 26th - 2 days from now, after that my 5 year history of obesity and my 6 month doctor supervised diet information will be sent to BCBS, then it's just waiting for their approval. All should go well since those are the only 2 requirements they have. We'll see.

Hey Carlene, I made it to the meeting tonight, late but I made it. I met Mary and some others and I really enjoyed talking (mostly listening) to them and hearing their experiences and getting validation that I am indeed making the correct decision for me. They were very helpful and graciously answered my questions. Hopefully I'll get to meet you some day also. I look forward to the next meeting. Sheree

I have found it difficult to get responses also. I guess my topics did not pique anyone's interest, I even asked one of the moderators what I was doing wrong. I will be glad to be one of your buddys if you like, I'm still waiting for my surgery date. Sheree

Congratulations and Best of Luck! I hope I won't be too far behind you, hopefully I can get done in December.

Met with the psychologist for my evaluation yesterday. It went great. She was knowledgeable and seemed genuinely concerned that I have all the information for the procedure and what to expect and what's expected of me. Now just waiting for the doc to get an opening.

Met with the psychologist for my evaluation yesterday. It went great. She was knowledgeable and seemed genuinely concerned that I have all the information for the procedure and what to expect and what's expected of me. Now just waiting for the doc to get an opening.

Welcome. I've read a lot of good things about Dr. Spiegel on this site. I'm just waiting for my surgery date and it's on. Ree

I was referred to Dr. Veninga in Carrollton. So far everything has been going smoothly and his staff is wonderful. Ree

Crossing my legs. Not needing a seatbelt extension on flights. Not having my favorite pants ruined by my thighs rubbing.

I have my consult with my doctor on November 30th and I already know he requires a liquid diet 2 weeks pre-op and that he recommends Optifast. From research I have found Optifast to be a bit pricey and I was wondering if some of you could recommend different options for the liquid diet and if you know pricing that's wonderful but I don't want you to go through any trouble. Thanks- Sheree

Thank you for this, it really helps. NW Island Girl: I'm not sensitive to dairy or soy, the greenfoods sound interesting because with my Iron deficiency I really need something that will give me some energy. I want to try something before I have to so that I can make sure I'm mentally prepared for a liquid diet, I've only ever tried it for 2 days and thought I would starve to death and mostly slept the whole time. If you can tell me more about them I'd like that. I'm also going to go to one of the homefoods stores in my area. Thank you- Sheree

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http://www.myspace.com/reeburgdon Here's mine, I requested to add some of you guys if you don't mind. Sheree

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I had my assessment with the Nutritionist today, it went very well. She was very nice and knowledgeable of the nutritional requirements pre and post-lap band. I have my pysc eval on Monday, then it's just wait and see.:nervous

I had my assessment with the Nutritionist today, it went very well. She was very nice and knowledgeable of the nutritional requirements pre and post-lap band. I have my pysc eval on Monday, then it's just wait and see.:nervous

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Ok, tomorrow (Oct. 4th) I have my nutrition assessment. Monday, Oct. 9th I have my pyschological evaluation. Then I just wait for my consultation with Dr. Veninga on Nov. 30th and pray, pray that someone cancels and I'm able to be seen earlier:pray2:.