Any other September 2013 bandsters?

[Bama53 214]

FINALLY!! Sept 19th (3 days after my 54th birthday). I started the pre-op for ins back in Oct of last year. Had my last weigh in on Apr 16 and was so excited to have it all done. Took to my surgeons office and was told 2 days later that my insurance did not cover. It was an exclusion to my policy. OMG. My world came crashing down!! But, all is great now. Because of my neighbor, who also had this done, mentioned checking with my other insurance, and I found out this past Wednesday, they are going to cover the surgery.

[Bama53 214]

FINALLY!! Sept 19th (3 days after my 54th birthday). I started the pre-op for ins back in Oct of last year. Had my last weigh in on Apr 16 and was so excited to have it all done. Took to my surgeons office and was told 2 days later that my insurance did not cover. It was an exclusion to my policy. OMG. My world came crashing down!! But, all is great now. Because of my neighbor, who also had this done, mentioned checking with my other insurance, and I found out this past Wednesday, they are going to cover the surgery.

[Irishflower79 183]

Are you telling people? l

I have only told who needs to know (my kids only because they went to a couple appts with me and my Aunt- she is my ride home!)

No one else would be supportive of any type of WLS. I don't want nor need their negative comments! All they need to know is I am eating heavier and exercising which will be the truth and they can just sit there with their jaws dropped watching my transformation!

Congrats on your weight loss so far!

[betchaican 14]

I'm schedued for sept 16th!! They just submitted my stuff to the ins co, and they said they shouldn't and or be any problems I can't Effin wait!!! The weight is OVER baby!

[Isailalu 11]

I'm being banded September 13th! Six days before my 39th birthday. Woo hoo!

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[Irishflower79 183]

So glad to see so many getting ready for this journey! I am so happy I decided to finally take control of my life! Come on September! I can't wait to be on the other side

[Helli 49]

I have only told who needs to know (my kids only because they went to a couple appts with me and my Aunt- she is my ride home!)

No one else would be supportive of any type of WLS. I don't want nor need their negative comments! All they need to know is I am eating heavier and exercising which will be the truth and they can just sit there with their jaws dropped watching my transformation!

Congrats on your weight loss so far!

I thought about not saying anything. But, my sister had gp about 20 years ago and one of my dear friends here in AZ had gp as well. So I knew the people who mattered would support me. I am here if you need support.

[Isailalu 11]

So glad to see so many getting ready for this journey! I am so happy I decided to finally take control of my life! Come on September! I can't wait to be on the other side

Thanks so much! I can't wait! It's been difficult lately because my husband is being very unsupportive, and I haven't wanted to tell too many people. But I know I'm doing what I need to do to get healthy and be here for my three kids.

When do you start your preop?

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[laganmel12 7]

Getting banded on September 5th and starting my pre-op diet on August 22nd! I'm so excited and can't wait! Glad I'll have an online support system.

[maceterious 16]

Hey there! My name is Jessica, I am scheduled for my egd (upper gi) sep 3rd and am scheduled to get banded on September 4th which is 3 days before my 32nd bday. Best gift I could give myself! I live in phoenix, az. I am going to start my pre-op diet on Monday- my BMI is 46! In a perfect world I would hope to lose 150lbs lol but realistically I'd be thrilled with 80-100lbs of loss, really ANY loss is progress in my mind. I can't wait

[Irishflower79 183]

Thanks so much! I can't wait! It's been difficult lately because my husband is being very unsupportive' date=' and I haven't wanted to tell too many people. But I know I'm doing what I need to do to get healthy and be here for my three kids.

When do you start your preop?

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I was suppose to do a trial run from the 9-19 because I gained on my last weigh in and they want me back to my fist weigh in by Aug 19( last Ins required weigh in) I have been doing very poorly I hope they will still allow me to get the band *fingers crossed*

My surgery is penciled for Sept 27 and I will have a 3wk pre op of all goes well I am hoping to bump the surgery up by a week

[Irishflower79 183]

So just got back from my last Ins required weigh in and I GOT THE GREEN LIGHT!

I am so excited I didn't completely screw myself with being bad with the trial run pre op diet! I promise I won't mess around with the actual pre op diet!

Now just "patiently" waiting for the Ins to approve me and confirm my surgery date of Sept 27!

[SillyAuntDi 1,610]

I've been on vacation, so I missed this thread until now. I'm scheduled for September 11. I'm so EXCITED! My nervousness has settled and I'm READY! Let's do this!

[Daliaha 78]

I am a September bander , and Barring any issues with the cardiologist Wednesday the 21 my surgery is penciled in for September 6th. I have my pre op appointment the 30th, and this that is when I would start my pre op diet. I'm so excited, I also was approved thru insurance, which makes me even happier.

[skinnyboundsky 32]

I am a September bander ' date=' and Barring any issues with the cardiologist Wednesday the 21 my surgery is penciled in for September 6th. I have my pre op appointment the 30th, and this that is when I would start my pre op diet. I'm so excited, I also was approved thru insurance, which makes me even happier.[/quote']

I'm the 6th also and starting the 30th pre op diet ! Good luck to you !