mrslamica

I am in the same boat...I called my insurance company yesterday and they said it was still "open" which means they're still reviewing everything in my case. I had my appointment last wednesday Feb. 10th, so hopefully I will know something by the end of the week...waiting is really the hardest part of all...:biggrin:

Not yet...I am going to books a Million on Friday to pick it up. My mom said she had a copy of it, but apparently she misplaced it or its out on loan. I called my BCBS this morning and they said that it's still "open" which means they haven't made a determination on whether or not I'll be approved. I'm starting to get nervous and I don't want to bug the ladies at the office, but I keep wanting to call every couple hours and say "Have you gotten anything yet?" lol! I actually went to the gym last night with a friend...I did 20 mins on elipticle 20 mins on tredmill, 10 mins on bike and the weights...I felt good to be active!!! I am going to try to find the Sugar Buster's online to save myself the trouble of going to the bookstore, if I do, Ill post it.

Yeah definately! I'm excited about the whole thing. I'm so ready to get started I can't hardly stand it!

These posts make me nervous regarding the insurance approvals! I called to find out what was needed and the guy told me a BMI of 40+ or 35+ plus co-morbitities. However, when I went to my 1st consultation Wed. Dr. B told me a lot of times they require you to do other things as well (doc monitored diet, sleep apnea tests, phsycho eval) but I don't want to have to do all of that bc I know that I am mentally fit and I don't have a sleep apnea problem...I'm fairly healthy besides my PCOS problems that I believe are a mixture of stress and weight gain! I hope to have a surgery date in March as I am getting married Jan. 1, 2011 and I would like to have lost atleast 85-100 lbs by then! Figures crossed and LOTS of prayers until Monday when I'm supposed to have an approval or disapproval. He said once I am approved he can work me in within a week or two...so here's hoping I'm a "Spring Into March Bandit!"

This is so neat! I had my first meeting with Dr. Bagnato yesterday and I feel so much more at ease. I started thinking about LapBand about 6 months ago and began researching my different options and doctors in the area that do this procedure. Out of all of the surgeons I feel that Dr. B is the best. He seems really down to earth and passionate about his cause. I am currently awaiting insurance approval (and a little nervous) and then I am good to go. The nurse said as soon as they get word of approval I can have my surgery in a week! I already started the Sugar Busters Diet to get a head-start and prepare for my procedure. I am very excited and hope to be reporting a successful procedure in a couple weeks!

Who is your Insurance Company? I have BCBS of Arkansas and I'm nervous they aren't going to cover it...I met with Dr. Bagnato yesterday...I'm excited and nervous :thumbup: