I had my upper endoscopy a week ago today. I was told that it was the last step before submitting everything to my insurance for final approval. I have called several times this week and left messages for the weight loss center to call me with any updates. I called again today and was told that my chart was still on the nurses desk and hasn't went to the insurance company yet. The receptionists transferred me to the nurse, but of course she didn't answer and she didn't return my call today!! UGH!!! I would really like for my chart to go to my insurance so I can hurry up and get a surgery date!!!!!

Sorry you are feeling frustrated. Hang in there.

All in good time. It will happen. Right now just consintate on changing your eating habits. Because that is what it is all about. I got my band may 16 th and am down 26 lbs but man it's been hard work. Even when u get approved it's not a quick fix my friend start now.

I have been watching what I eat since May 17th when I was told I was pre-diabetic. I quit drinking carbonated/caffeine beverages and cut out sweets. I've lost 18 pounds. :-) But I would really like to be banded before I start back to work next month ( I work at an elementary school). :-(

Stay on top of them.I had to go through something similar.every time they say this is the last thing,then a week later I call them and they so oh u need X.you have to be ur own advocate.ask for a supervisor send email to a director whatever u need to do.Good luck.

I called again this morning and they have submitted everything to my insurance!!! WOO-HOO!!!! Keep your fingers crossed that my insurance makes a fast approval!!!!! :-)

Well, I have called the insurance company every day for 7 days and they say they have NOT received anything from my weight loss center. I have called the weight loss center and gave them the reference # and fax # and asked them to resubmit everything. The insurance company told me they would notify the weight loss center within 24 hours of receiving my information. I'm tired of waiting!!! Guess I will just keep walking/jogging my legs off and drinking my protein shakes in the mean time!! :D I'm down 22 pounds since May 17th.

Ack! Shame on them! That waiting is the worst... just hang in there. Grats on the 22 pounds, that is awesome!