Beachbunny

If you got the approval , Call them and get a appointment! The squaky wheel gets the grease!

Hi Kathyrn, what type of insurance do you have that was fast!!

I was told any i say any carbonated drinks cause the small new stomache to fill with gas and stretch . Hence this could work against the band and losing weight.

what Bcbs do you have and is it a ppo or hmo?

The sugeons office Dr paul wizman scheduled my Drs visit . next step approval and surgery!!!!:thumbup:

This forum is to get advice , and feel as if you can vent if needed . I agree with betsy and bam bam .....people are going through possibly the biggest adjustment of their lives. Listen , help and be there for them. After all this is a forum.

I understand, my surgeon won't even see a patient until we do all the homework . This better not take months when ive done it all.

Now i wait to see what the next step is for me....patience patience

Betsy , hello, i was wondering if you had a choice between the lap band and realize . If so what made you chose the realize band? Jennifer

now if i could get my Doc to finish writing the letter of medical neccessity id be done!!! i have no patience!

hoping for my surgery in early August

I have BCBS of georgia and all i needed was a letter from my Dr. a bmi of 40 or 35 with a co-morbidity and a nutritional consult(just one) , a pysch eval and thats all!!! now i wait for approval!

good for you !!! im also in the waiting game hoping for a early august date. My Doctor is being soooo slow in writing my letter. I have everything else done but the approval!

the 6 month rule won't change ...they need to see a supervised diet for 6 months . Luckily my insurance doesn't require that.