I am finally joining the club.

BlackButterfly · December 19, 2006

Hi All,

I originally posted my date as Dec. 21st but due to insurance problem it's changed to Dec. 29th.

Also, due to ins-location is no longer SCOR, it's at Richardson Regional Hosp. I heard it was a nice place. I asked Dr. Benavides scheduler if I was still having the Lapband, since they had changed everything else!!!:paranoid She thought that was quite funny.:girl_hug:

ShyTexRose-guess I won't see you there. Anyway, congrats to all having surgery this week and I'm right behind you!!!

Butterfly

BlackButterfly · December 19, 2006

Hi Bigbaby, sorry so long answering. The process for pre-cert wasn't long! My 1st visit to AIGB was Oct. 13th and after completing Psych visit, stress test, nutritionist (in case my L A Weight Loss diet wasn't enough for Ins.), Paperwork submitted 11-28 and approved on 12-6. Whew!!! The pre-op diet consists of 2 high Protein meals and 3 Protein Shakes. Coffee/tea with Splenda, low fat/sugar and carbs. Not too bad. I'm glad it's not the all liquid diet like some have to do. Also, since I'm going to Richardson Regional I have to stay overnight in the hosp. But we must do what we have to, RIGHT???!!

Good Luck and keep me informed

Butterfly

ShyTexRose · December 19, 2006

My insurance also wouldn't allow Surgery Center of Richardson so I am having it at Presby. I have heard very good things about it but had also heard not all insurances allow it. I am just happy insurance finally approved the surgery.

I just called insurance to be sure the doctor's office had ok'ed Thursday's date. They have. All set.

The pre-op diet isn't a big thing now. The first 4 days were the worst.

Of course I am nervous, hopeful, self-doubting.

BlackButterfly, I am sorry your date had to be postponed.

I am staying overnight too. The doc gave me the option. I tend to have nausea after surgery so it will be fast for them to give me a shot if I do. I know they frown on nausea. After a night I will be ok.

Long time coming. It has taken me over 3 years to get finally approved. I didn't know what I was doing until I went through AIGB. I thought Weight Watchers would help me get the ok from insurance but it did not. Things I thought were documentation they thought not.

ReneBean, I am glad you have heard good things about my doctor. He did my one of my doctor's mother's surgery.