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When was all of your info for you 6months visit submitted? That may be something that the surgeons office goofed up on... I understand not having insurance all 5yrs, but did you go see the doctor at all? Good luck!

Something tells me that the surgeons office knows which insurance companies are harder than others ton get through. They put those on the front burner. The easy ones go on the back...to wait to be scheduled when the doctor is more flexible. I was told a week ago that my paperwork was submitted and it would take 5-10 business days. I've heard of some people getting an answer the SAME DAY. They don't know that I know this, so I called insurance 4days ago, and they said they hadn't gotten any paperwork :-/ go figure. I'm being patient tho, I may have to wait til March for surgery because of vacations on the job...

Congrats and good luck!

Could it be the acid from the OJ? Can you have a banana instead? I ask only cause I want to know what other options I or others may have when we get to your stage of the "renewal"

I would be willing to exchange, donate, help out anyone I can with what I have. Right now, I'm have size 22/24 spring and summer dresses for those that would like them. No charge from me. I know how expensive clothing is and if it is only going to be temporary why spend the money...this is my way of paying it foward!

Oooooo, that's a good one! I have toddlers, so I have the bowls and spoons to use...I'm going to have to try that...that is if they let me..lol..

What are you eating this morning? Are you preparing youself for life after your band? I'm just having a Carnation instant Breakfast (vanilla, altho I like the SFchocolate better) and some fruit...trying to get ready for my (non required) pre op diet. Those on pre op diet, feel free to post what you're eating (drinking) too! Give us some good ideas!

Isn't it amazing how if you "upgrade" it comes in handy??? Since I've had children, its always been a better choice for me. With the number of visits I make to the peditrician, it is so worth it in the longrun!

So I give the good people of Anthem BCBS a call and they say they haven't received anything on me!?!?! I'm being a patient little bee, I'm going to call back on Monday. Omg, my BP is going up just waiting. I am sooo ready to get this phase over with!

Keep to your guns...those who don't know the process, the research that you've done or the soul searching have no idea what it is that we go through. Gossip is just that...gossip! They hear stories and by the time it gets to you it has been totally changed!

You go girl! I said I would give them a couple of days since they said they hadn't received anything from the surgeons office :-/...

What I found to be helpful and it was suggested by the staff at my surgeons office was to email them. She said they are at their computers all day and with the phone calls that they're making to our insurances, they multi task and answer emails. They either check voice mail in the morning when they get there or right at the end of the day. Ask if it would be easier to send emails. I emailed my girls at 2pm and had a response by 4pm that same day!

Call them and ask for clarification on the documents needed...and get it in writing and check off everything that you get before you submit for approval. Good luck!

I have a little blender from walmart a Halmilton Beach that I got for $15. You can take it with you and it cleans easily...

I can't wait for my NSVs! I refuse to buy anything other than sweats until summer. I have my goal set for a new suit/dress for my sons high school graduation in June. I'm excited and anxious to see where I will be at!

Think of it this way, the cycle of abuse of food starts NOW! You are giving him tools to use when he's older and can make healthy choices for himself. Good luck!

So finally my surgeons office answers my email! And they submitted all of my info (yay) only to get an email from Anthem BCBS that they need to submit it to another department! So again the wait is on...she said I should hear somthing within the week...com'on now! I'm anxious!

*peace

I totally understand! The pre op is to shrink the liver making it easy for the surgeon..mine doesn't require one either, but for my own piece of mind I thought i'd help her out :-)...based on what I've researched, high protein, less fat...chicken (not fried), turkey, leafy green veggies and a protein shake to coat your tummy are just some of the things I have tried. I've lost almost 5lbs just doing that every other day or so and I have more energy! Good luck!

I think I'm going to stroke out! I am still waiting on a response from my surgeons office...something tells me I won't be able to be banded in February...I can't even get them to tell me if the sun is shinning outside! Please return a call respond to an email....dag!

I totally understand. I was at a support group meeting for all types (RNY being the majority) and they just kept telling me and telling me that a RNY was the way to go...no...not for me. I've done my research and do believe that a lap band is best for ME. do not be bullied into something that you don't want. Stand up for yourself and the band. it's small in numbers, but it's something that needs to be done. Good luck!

Tick Tick Tick...as the clock ticks, I wait...:thumbdown:

Amen! I believe that most are looking for someone to say , "it's ok that you had that whole pizza to yourself and that 2 liter of DIET coke. You did good by choosing DIET." WTH!! OMG! Hve some accountability for your actions. Your band can not see that you basically are totally relying on it to save you from yourself. Good post!

I'll admit to being one of the rude ones :-( In my defense, there is a reaction to every action and I'm a person that doesn't like to be picked on if I happen to be in the minority. I also will speak up for those who don't have a voice. But really I'm a nice nice person! :-D

50lbs! That's awesome! Keep up the good work Good luck to you tomorrow!