Hi...my name is Kristen, I am 42 years old and super excited to have made my appointment with my surgeon for January 5th. That is kind of "my last step", then we will submit to my insurance company (Blue Care Network) and then schedule my surgery (after two weeks of Protein shakes). I am ready. I first spoke with my family physician in late August and got into the seminar in mid-September. I then got all my stuff (classes, labs, psych eval) together - and completed - and now next is my surgeon visit (with my support person).

I haven't read about anyone on here that uses Blue Care Network...but am hoping for a quick approval. I have spoken to my insurance company and have everything they require so I am hoping for the best!

Looking forward to sharing with others banded around the same time as I.

Kristen

kristen my name is tori and it looks like we started the same time frame its amazing huh anyway i just wanted to say congrats keep us posted and i hope all goes well!! how were those shakes by the way?

Hi Tori!

Do you already have your band?

We were able to "taste" the flavors of the shakes at the office when we met for our classes...but I haven't actually been on them YET. My surgeon requires 2 weeks of Protein shakes before surgery...and then basically 2 weeks after (full liquid diet).

I didn't think they were too bad...but honestly, I don't care. I am not trying to enjoy them too much! I guess I am trying to feed my body what it needs...not what I think I want!

Hi there- I too just had my last appointment of my 6 months required doctor's visits. Now I have to do my blood work, then submit to insurance! Then...surgery, I guess. It's nerve wracking- and my DH may be laid off before the end of January, we'll see if we can get everything done before that. I know that technically my insurance (BCBS of TX) has 30 days to approve it...

Good luck to you! It's weird to be so close!!