Hello my name Bandits!! My name is Chaundra. I started this journey in Feb 2013. I have cigna and they required a 4 months visit plus the addition testing. My paperwork was finally turned in June 18th to the insurance and i have been playing the waiting game every since. I have called everyday to check the status lol. Yesterday was teh first day the status changed to pending need associate assistance. And of course they tell me they have up until 30 days and will hear something no later then next week.

Sorry i meant to say hello bandits!!

It's awful to have to wait to get your rocket launched! I know.

Hi! My paperwork was sent to BcBs on the 21st. Still waiting too. I hope you hear something soon!

Hi Mcrutchky! Have you heard anything from the insurance? The finally approved me on the 15th!! I am so excited and surgery date is 7/31!! I have been on this liquid diet and it sucks!!

Yes this pre-op diet does suck I'm on my 8th day with 20 days left:( but if I don't stick to my diet my surgeon will cancel my surgery.... Good luck and stay strong!!

Wow 20 days left!! How much do you have to lose before surgery? My doctor required 10 pounds lose on the 2 wk diet.

Mine requires at least 15 pounds lost. I'm over 400lbs (tear) and I've been over weight all my life so they want to be sure my liver shrinks. And I'm about to die I'm tired of these damn shakes!

Oh ok, well I know how you feel about the shakes and Its all a mind thing. Just think about the out come once its all over. And I have been exercising when i can just to get a few steps ahead. Well I wish you the best! i will keep you posted on my surgery...

OK thank you I'd like that since I'm right behind you my date is August 12th

Patiently Awaiting, I know I forgot to post it but Iwas banded yesterday. You are going to do great! I am sore but it was not as bad as I thought it might be. Invest in a large heating pad from Walgreens or someplace like it. It has helped a lot!

Aww congrats you got banded early?

That is great Mcrutchky!! I am glad you are banded and doing well. Keep me posted. I have less than a week now for my band :-)