Hello my name is Teresa I was banded on june 21, 2011 so far so good. I would love to know about any support groups in the puget sound area

Hello my name is Teresa I was banded on june 21, 2011 so far so good. I would love to know about any support groups in the puget sound area

Hiya

I'm up northeast of you in the everett area. I see you were banded by Dr. Chock, she's up at NWWLS right? I was banded by Dr. Michaelson at NWWLS. They have support groups in the area also, they have a yahoo group that you will get an invite to I'm sure you know this, but their website is NWWLS.com, there's support group information on that site if you need it.

Welcome to banded life.

Hi - just reading this post and noticed that at one point your insurance denied coverage. I started the process to be banded in April and hope to have surgery in October. I have my insurance requirements in writing, and I think I am doing everything right, but I'm really worried I'll get to the end, only to be denied. Just curious about why you were denied. Looks like they ultimately covered the procedure, but if you don't mind my asking what sort of reasons they would use to deny the procedure.

Thank you!

Hiya

I'm up northeast of you in the everett area. I see you were banded by Dr. Chock, she's up at NWWLS right? I was banded by Dr. Michaelson at NWWLS. They have support groups in the area also, they have a yahoo group that you will get an invite to I'm sure you know this, but their website is NWWLS.com, there's support group information on that site if you need it.

Welcome to banded life.

I wasn't over 40 bmi for two years. Actually I never made it to a 40bmi, and they didn't consider my medical history enough. I've already had spinal fusion surgery and I have pretty bad asthma. So my surgeon's office suggested I go through Walter Lindstrom at obesitylaw.com. They're advocates for us. Best part is Allergan footed the bill

Just make sure you have all your medical history going back as many years as your insurance requires.

Good luck!!

Well, I'm glad it worked out for you. I have been right at a BMI of 40 for several years now. I have my medical history and I'm hoping it's enough to qualify me. I have sleep apnea and insulin resistance. Thanks for responding. It's hard going through 6 months of testing and doctors visits when you aren't even sure you'll get approved. My surgeon things I won't have trouble getting approval. I'll be glad when it's over.

I wasn't over 40 bmi for two years. Actually I never made it to a 40bmi, and they didn't consider my medical history enough. I've already had spinal fusion surgery and I have pretty bad asthma. So my surgeon's office suggested I go through Walter Lindstrom at obesitylaw.com. They're advocates for us. Best part is Allergan footed the bill

Just make sure you have all your medical history going back as many years as your insurance requires.

Good luck!!

Good luck! The end result will be totally worth the wait. Let me know when you get your approval I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!

I'll let you know. After my dietician and primary care visits in Sept, my surgeon's office will submit the request for approval. It's getting close.

Good luck! The end result will be totally worth the wait. Let me know when you get your approval I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!

Awesome, before you know it September will be here