Hey all, since no one at work knows i'm going to be getting the band, I had to tell someone!!

Spoke to my surgeon on the phone on Tuesday afternoon - she said she had just faxed over all the docs to my insurance company, and we were waiting for an approval. I have Harvard Pilgrim, which traditionally covers the surgery with few problems, but I was still nervous.

Then today I went online to their website (where you can access a bunch of good stuff) - I looked at my approvals lists - there was the approval for my lap band surgery, right there on the site! It showed up there before my doctor even heard about it! Sometimes I really love the internet!!

So all I have left to do (other than find out when my surgery date will be) is:

1. PCP appointment for a full physical

2. Preop appointments

3. surgery!

I'm hoping for a date in mid May, have already indicated my preferences to my surgeon. Hopefullly I'll hear back soon (as soon as I saw I was approved I emailed the surgeon to let her know).

I'm not only on my way, but starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel!!

Congrats Jill

May will be here before you know it!

Hooray!:clap2: hopefully I'll be on that list of May date's with you.

Having blood tests monday, already had my pcp full physical and have to go for a kidney test then the real pre-ops April 11th.

:wow2: That was incredibly fast!

I am very happy for you...Congratulations!! :clap2:

Excellent! Hope you get your May date! Start scheduling those pre-surgery appts.

woooooohoooooo....u must be excited.....I know waiting is the hardest part!

Congratulations! It's exciting to be on the way!

Emily

:clap2: Woo hoo! Congratulations!!

You must be flying high. My insurance didn't cover it so I had to pay cash. I am always so thrilled for anyone who gets their insurance to cover it. You will do great!:hippie: