I just got over here yesterday and am thrilled to find great support and so much information!

My date is set for November 11. I actually could have done it sooner, but being a teacher, it was better for me to do it during a holiday weekend so I don't have to use up another sick day.

Anyway, if anyone else out there is scheduled for November, please come join here!! Let's do this journey together!:thumbup:

Hey Daisybasket48..

Congrats on the new journey in which you are going to be faced with.

I have blue cross and Blue shield also. I have to pay 1059 for the procedure. However, I am paying for this with student loans.. Horrible I know.. but I am doing it to better myself. I haven't schedule my surgery yet. Since I havent' had my consultation with the doctors only the seminar. However it has been schedule now.. Thank goodness..

I had the consults, etc., done three weeks ago, but it took me a FULL MONTH to get earlier doctors' offices to provide the records my insurance requires for a five year weight history. I finally had to essentially BEG one clinic office manager to copy the 2005 records they had received from an earlier doctor (one who had my records in storage, and didn't want to pull them out!). :thumbup:

The begging paid off though, and she let me pick up the copied records this morning. Now it's all delivered to my surgeon's office, and they can finally submit to insurance. Assuming my insurance (Federal BCBS) earns their reputation for quick approval, I have a surgery date for November 1st!

Abraxasbear, great news!! When will you fidn out from the insurance company??

LD, did you have your appointment?

I don't know what is going on, but lately I am hungry all the time!! I think it could be that time of the month for me!! LOL!! I ordered a few samples of shakes from Medifast. I want to try them to make sure I like them. I may give powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury a try too. If I can use the Carnation Instant Breakfast, that would be a huge plus since it a lot cheaper!!

What brand are you planning to use? Will you use ready made or powder packs? I think I will both so I can make them when I can , and use the ready made when on the go or in a rush.

Wow Amy that is amazing..any complication? I am nervous. I will be banded in Nov. but no exact date yet. I would love the support of all of you and to give support as well! I am from NY I am a working mom and have two boys 3 and 6 years of age!

Purple, welcome!! Where in NY are you? I live on LI. I also have a 3 year old son. Who is your doc?

My surgery date is tenatively scheduled for Nov 15th. My final appointment is Oct 7th so if the insurance approval comes back quickly I might be able to get banded on Nov 1st. That would be nice. It is also nice to be able to read posts from people who are going through it. So many of my questions have been answered and it has given me some great motivation. Thanks guys!

Melissa

Abraxasbear, great news!! When will you fidn out from the insurance company??

Other people on this list with my same insurance seem to get their answer anytime between the same day and nine days, so we'll see! :smile2:

I go for my pre-op testing today @ 9:30 and my EGD is scheduled for 10/5/10. I hope to have my surgery in Nov. Topazz my B-day is also Nov 13. So I also consider this my b-day present to myself. I hope everything works out for you and all the Nov Bandsters. I will keep you posted once I get my date. I am so ready for this. Good Luck all!!!

I've decided there is one small drawback to getting banded in November, though. Thanksgiving dinner is probably going to consist of a one ounce pumpkin pie smoothie! :smile2::laugh:

I am also scheduled for Nov but no exact date yet! I am sooooo nervous, It is moving faster than I thought it would. I live in NY and I am a working mom of two boys ages 3 and 6. I owuld love to get and give support! I actaully went back to Weight Watchers today to try to keep my eating in check. Even doing this though I still feel so bungry.. I guess that is where the band will help.. I hope!:smile2:

Hi Topazz I live in Mount Sinai and My Doc is Dr. Ahmin at Mather Hospital. Who are you going with??

Purple, We're almost neighbors!! I am on the other side of KI in Elmont. My doc is Dr. Geiss in North Shore at Syosset.

Kfields, Happy Birthday to both of us!! I am scheduled for Nov 11, so no birthday cake for me!! Maybe they make a birthday cake flavored shake!! LOL!!

Abraxasbear, I get a double gyp!! No Thanksgiving and no birhtday!! But it will all be worth it!! I kn ow that for sure!

Melissa, I so agree that this site and these boards are amazing!! I also have learned so much and gotten a lot of support!

It's almost Friday!! YIP!! :biggrin:

I had my appointment on Tuesday and it went really well. I met with a nurse and the surgeon who both agreed that I would be a good candidate. The nurse called my insurance on Wednesday and received an approval! I am waiting to receive the official approval letter in the mail before scheduling the few appointments I need. Hopefully I will get to pick a date soon!

Hi Everyone!

I'm new here and just found out my surgery date is 11/17! I can't wait! I asked them to try to make it sooner so we'll see. I live in Atlanta, GA and can't stand to go thru another hot summer being fat! I am soooo looking forward to the new me! :biggrin:

Hello all,

I just got my surgery date yesterday, November 15th. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I do not want to fail at this. Thank God for this group.