I had my last nutritional appointment in Tuesday. My paper work was submitted yesterday and I was told I should know no later than next week. (My insurance company is local) I am a bundle of nerves. Every time I think about it I get butterflies. This LapBand is going to change my life in so many ways. I think the only thing I'm nervous about is people treating me differently. I have worked my whole life to win others over with my personality, charm, and smarts. Lets face it you have more to prove to people when you're overweight because to them it implies gluttony, laziness, and stupidity... I'm not any of those things. So once the weight is off I won't have those stereotypes to contend with. So what then?

Hope you hear very soon! Congratulations on taking this big new step in your health. I am right behind you (I hope!). I also can really identify with worries over people treating me differently and what that will feel like. The being more "acceptable" as a thin person is a sad statement on our society. I guess I'm hoping I'll be so healthy I won't care as much about the idiots out there. Good luck to you -- hope that phone rings right away with the good news!

Hope you hear very soon! Congratulations on taking this big new step in your health. I am right behind you (I hope!). I also can really identify with worries over people treating me differently and what that will feel like. The being more "acceptable" as a thin person is a sad statement on our society. I guess I'm hoping I'll be so healthy I won't care as much about the idiots out there. Good luck to you -- hope that phone rings right away with the good news!

Thank you! I hope you get a speedy response as well. It is really sad that these stereotypes have been woven into the fabric of our society. I wish you ask the best of luck!

Insurance typically only takes a few days at the most. You will find out faster if you call them directly, your surgeon won't know until they get the letter in the mail which could take more than a week.

Insurance typically only takes a few days at the most. You will find out faster if you call them directly' date=' your surgeon won't know until they get the letter in the mail which could take more than a week.[/quote']

Ooooo good point! I will give them a call tomorrow. My surgeons office also said there have been times the insurance let them know within 72hrs. That's tomorrow for me so I'm crossing my fingers I will hear tomorrow!

mine was submitted on Aug 21st to United Healthcare and approved on Sept 4th. I called them every 3 days to get an update, lol. I called yesterday and was told it was approved! woohoo! Good luck and I hope you get it soon.

mine was submitted on Aug 21st to United Healthcare and approved on Sept 4th. I called them every 3 days to get an update' date=' lol. I called yesterday and was told it was approved! woohoo! Good luck and I hope you get it soon.[/quote']

Fabulous! I hope they call me soon! Congratulations on your approval! I wish you lots of success!