My next date back to the dr's is April 23 2013. Very excited. I will then know when my surgery date will be. Wish me luck

Good Luck to you!

Good luck and congratulations!

Congrats! how long did the approval process take and what's involved?

That's great news!!! Congrats!

Thank you all so much for sending me congrats.. I really do appreciate it. its taking me a long time to figure out this discussion works.. even though I have been a member for 3 years I still don't know my way around to replying back to everyone. But, I am getting the hang of it. I will check back on Tuesday and let everyone know when I get my date. Thanks for supporting me. We all need to stick together. I can't wait to post pictures.. Sheryl

Doxwifey it took me 3 years to get approved.. My insurance company wanted 3 years of weight management. but, I'm finally there.

Thanks everyone!! I'm so excited and happy.

Thank you all so much for sending me congrats.. I really do appreciate it. its taking me a long time to figure out this discussion works.. even though I have been a member for 3 years I still don't know my way around to replying back to everyone. But' date=' I am getting the hang of it. I will check back on Tuesday and let everyone know when I get my date. Thanks for supporting me. We all need to stick together. I can't wait to post pictures.. Sheryl [/quote']

Congratulations on getting approved! Learn everything you can about life with your band BEFORE surgery. It is not easy and a learning curve process, but we all want you to succeed here. Read all the stories here, both good and bad. You will learn about "bandster Hell" and the side of being in "the Green Zone" or bandster Heaven. The weight does not just drop off automatically just because you have a band. It is a tool, and nothing more. Good Luck.

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Thanks @sherlykay! I've been to medically assisted weightloss clinics on and off for at least 4 years... I wonder if that counts.... Also, if you don't mind, what insurance do you have? Does anyone know if certain insurance companies are more lenient than others? I have BCBS of IL.

Doxwifey. Yes, as long as they weigh you each time that will work. My insurance is BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHEILD. I was turned down four times I finally had to go to the board of panel to state my case. The nurses were on my side I wrote something about myself how I needed this surgery and Waaloa I was approved. But it wasn't easy it took me a long long time.

Insurance companies are very strict. There are certain things that they look for. Such as how long you have been on your weight management how long you been losing weight how long it has been a struggle for you to lose weight.

Thanks so much! So happy for you.... I'm learning so much on this forum. I look forward to following your success!!! Good Luck!!!

Thank you so much I am so looking forward to posting pictures my success my journey I'm just so happy and excited.