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All my paperwork was submitted for approval today. I am a nervouse wreck :( I may not hear anything until real close to my August 15th surgrey date. I have jumped through every hoop that insurance has required. I had to do the 6 month weight management, maintain a BMI of 40+ and have 2 years worth of weight records through a Dr. Although I have done it all the thought of denial weighs heavy in the back of my mind. Does anyone else have ODS or had to do the 6 month weight management? I have waited 9 long months for this and to have come this far and be denied would be devastating. I'm usually a very positive person and I am truly trying hard to just let my mind rest but it's so hard. Anyone have any advice, input, similar experience?? Help!! I'm making myself crazy!!

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I'm now complete with everything. I've just pre-registered at Santa Barbara Hospital and my check-in time is 11:15am on Monday, Aug 6 and surgery for 1:15pm.

I'm excited and ready!

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I fell off the list as well 8/22

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i hope -MikeB, Kiatierose, dianalyn, SibleyNP are all doing okay!!! Keep in touch with us when you're feeling up to it....

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AUGUST 22!!! Nervous as hell, but at the same time, each day just seems to crawl to a close. I just don't ever want to look at this body again, in a mirror, or reflection. I cant say in person because I cant see much of myself, unless its in a mirror or a reflection, because I'm too fat, lol.

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AUGUST 22!!! Nervous as hell, but at the same time, each day just seems to crawl to a close. I just don't ever want to look at this body again, in a mirror, or reflection. I cant say in person because I cant see much of myself, unless its in a mirror or a reflection, because I'm too fat, lol.

The days will quickly disappear for you. Mine were crawling when I had 3 weeks and counting, but it's around the corner and I'm ready.

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I'm still new to this but I am scheduled for Aug. 7th. I'm in Austin Tx. And I'm still pretty nervous.

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All my paperwork was submitted for approval today. I am a nervouse wreck :( I may not hear anything until real close to my August 15th surgrey date. I have jumped through every hoop that insurance has required. I had to do the 6 month weight management' date=' maintain a BMI of 40+ and have 2 years worth of weight records through a Dr. Although I have done it all the thought of denial weighs heavy in the back of my mind. Does anyone else have ODS or had to do the 6 month weight management? I have waited 9 long months for this and to have come this far and be denied would be devastating. I'm usually a very positive person and I am truly trying hard to just let my mind rest but it's so hard. Anyone have any advice, input, similar experience?? Help!! I'm making myself crazy!![/quote']

I've been on the "6" month process since last December. I'm finally ready I'm set for Aug 7th. The folks at true results did great working with my insurance. I got approved first time and much quicker than the 45 days that was expected. Don't go crazy worrying it will work out.

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My date is August 21st!!! It seems like it is taking forever! but i am getting so excited!

17 more days i cant wait!!!

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Best Wishes to you all

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Well finally feel well enough to be on the support group today. Surgery was yesterday, went well and he also fixed my hiatal hernia. Lots of pain and nausea yesterday and much more manageable to day. Trying to stay on top of my pain medications. Struggling to get my 6 small meals in a day. On full liquids for a week. Is this normal not to get all your meals in?? Trying to stay hydrated. Thanks for the support and any tips post op is greatly appreciated :) !!

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Hi Everyone! This is my very first post! I have surgery scheduled for August 17th (the day before my husbands b-day). Im feeling a gamut of emotions- happy, excited, nervous about surgery, nervous about after surgery and also curious as to how Im going to do with the Band overall. Ive been a recovered bulimic for 13 yrs and in an attempt to stay recovered have not really dealt with or analysed my eating or body (lest I feel the need to slip back into old habits) so needless to say this processes has brought up alot of stuff --not to mention my poor husband having to deal with this too. He really needs a support group for spouses of people going through this. I am so beyond ready for my life to change and finally have a perm. solution (of course as long as I use the lap band as the tool its meant to be). I have read the book and every handout my TrueResults center has given me. I would like to think Im as prepared as I can be.lol.

Does anyone know of a thread or group my husband can look into for support and to help him be as supportive as he wants to be?

Thanks!!

Fleur

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Welcome Indigochild76! we have an august 2012 group please join!

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Congratulations SibleyNP! Hope you have a good day!

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8/22 - Thank you Aetna Insurance!!!! WOOT!

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