I finally got the nerve up to call back the people from the WLSC... I had signed up for a seminar, taken an online survey, and asked for more info.. several times, but always chickened out when they called me.....

Well yesterday I called them back and tomorrow I have a consult appointment, they faxed a boatload of paperwork to me to fill out and have ready.

I will then have the road to insurance approval. Even if I don't have insurance approval, they offer a self pay price of 17,500 for EVERYTHING including the consult and a year of unlimited fills.........

I am nervous about having foreign objects in my body, but I don't want to go the gastric bypass route. I have 2 close friends that went that route and both have done wonderful, but I know it is not for me...... They both say it is the best thing they ever did.... one is about 4 years post op and the other one is 2 years post op.. both started out well over 300lbs and both lost well over 100 lbs.......

Anyway.. I just wanted to post an intro, and thank everyone for all the info.:girl_hug:

I hope to be a bandster in 2007!

Tracy

263.8/263.8/149;)

Tracy,

Another barrier knocked down! Good for you! I'm keepin' my fingers crossed. Let us know.

Sharon

Not ONE Word.... :censored: :hurt

Coming back with an edit: I COULD NOT STAND IT ANY LONGER

so I called the office, and found out that the scheduling Nurse is doing all her scheduling on THURSDAYS... so I will be hearing from her tomorrow.

Thank GOD... I think I need a drink now........ but since I'm at work.. dt. dr pepper will have to do.

Oh Tracey...thats awesome!!! :clap2:

I'll be glued to the computer all day tomorrow waiting to hear your surgery date!!! Be sure to post it as soon as you know!!

I just got back from my PCP visit, got all my medical records, and his nurse is in the process of writing my "letter" and I'll be picking it up later this afternoon!! I'm so glad my doctor is so supportive....he even gave me two new diagnosis today!! I've never been so happy to have high blood pressure and hyperglycemia in my life!! LMAO!!! I've always been borderline, but now its official!!!

tomorrow morning, I'll make copies of everything I have and then take it personally to the surgeon's office....then my waiting game begins....waiting for appointments with the NUT and psych.

Oh Tracey...thats awesome!!! :clap2:

I've never been so happy to have high blood pressure and hyperglycemia in my life!! LMAO!!! .

ROFL!!!!!!!!!!! You are so funny!

Alright, Tracy

I'll be expecting a post from you tomorrow with your date. It may not be too late for February.

Sharon

Alright, Tracy

I'll be expecting a post from you tomorrow with your date. It may not be too late for February.

Sharon

Heck at this point, I'll be lucky for a March date! But if we all cross our fingers toes and eyes.. MAYBE February!

Heck at this point, I'll be lucky for a March date! But if we all cross our fingers toes and eyes.. MAYBE February!

Hi Tracy- I've been following your posts. I am anxiously awaiting to hear from you. I am soooooooooo hoping that you get a date for February. I have my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed for you. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!Gigi:)

I am on pins and needles.. I even ate lunch at my desk in fear that I may just miss the "call"............. so far its been in vain :help: ME

I am going nuts.. I am making myself queezy....

Awww Tracey...*HUGS* to you!!

The waiting is horrible, isnt it??

:faint:

I've given up hope for word today... I hope this does not mean I will have to wait til next week to find out.

I'm so sorry Tracey....I know how anxious you are to get your surgery date...and it IS coming!!!

If the nurse schedules on Thursdays, then maybe she makes all the calls on Friday....just hang in there, you'll hear from her soon!!!

I bet you get the call from her tomorrow! Hang in there!

I know the "good things come to those who wait" speech probably won't help much. Hang in there Tracy you're on the right path!! :cheer2:

:update: APRIL 26th, 2007

I guess BCBS has been approving LapBands like wild fire and since they (dr's affiliation) only have ONE center that accepts them (Menorah) I am bumped all the way to the end of April.

I am a bit depressed about the long wait, but am happy to at least HAVE a date and I was put on the cancellation call list.

:typing: Now I'm off to update my RL people who know.

Congrats on having a date Tracey!!! I wish it was sooner for you...but hey...you got a date!!! And it could be worse, it could be May or June!!! I'm marking it on my calendar so I dont forget!!

Spring will be here before you know it...I even saw a robin in my lilac bushes on Monday!! What better time for a surgery than Spring time....(besides NOW!!) Just consider the surgery your Spring...your own rebirth!!

*HUGS* To You!!!