ms_mention

Hey yall,

Finally got my surgery date -August 13th. :w00t: I was on pins and needles the last coupla weeks. Ended up calling my insurance to see what the hold up was. They told me that I was approved on the 28th. Starting my pre-op diet on Monday- Atkins type diet. 2 shakes and 2 high Protein, veggies, low-0 carb meals. So glad that it is finally starting. I'm a teacher and I wanted to make sure I got this done before the kiddos came back on the 23rd. Going to be setting up my class before surgery. I have a very close friend on my team-- I'm a kinder teacher, so she knows. I am also going to tell my principal that I am having surgery. She seems to hold secrets very well. Just want to make sure that everything is going well. Already know of two coworkers that had negative things to say about people who have bariatric surgery. Needless to say, they won't be on my list for sharing my news. :rolleyes2: Good luck to everyone on their journey. Looking forward to sharing successes and any other info with you all. This forum was one of the main reasons why I decided to go this route. :w00t:

Hey,

I have Blue Cross PPO. I went to an AIGB clinic where I was preapproved and had to follow up with them for 3 months before I was approved for surgery. I think with HMO, your primary care physician would have to refer you. With PPO you can choose your doctor and start the process yourself as I did. Best thing to do is to call your insurance and figure our what the best route is and whether you are covered. Good luck!

So sorry for your loss. I am sure your sister would want you to stay on your journey to becoming healthy.

I recently completed my preevaluation for the lap band. I was preapproved based on my BMI being 45. Yikes! Anyway I am just waiting on what my insurance says. My last appt was on July 13th. I went through True Results in Richardson and they informed me who my surgeon would be. His name is Dr. John Marsden and I read up on him. He seems to have a lot of expertise with the lapband and I have seen good reviews on him so far. If anyone has been banded by Dr. Marsden, please share your experience with me. I am excited about the lap band and decided to go this route after many failed attempts at dieting, exercise. I think you get to a point where you realize that you can't do it on your own and sometimes you just need a starting point. That's what I see the lap band as a starting tool for me really get healthly, look good and feel better about myself overall. I will keep you all posted on my journey.