Ok Banded pro's this is my first time posting , I would like to know if n e 1 has been banded in columbus, ohio at the Mt. Carmel hospital and if so how was your experience? I have just sent in my first set of paper work to be approve by their Dr. Also they are charging $300.00 for administrator fee (paper pushing to the Ins.), not to mention I will have to spend another $200.00 for their nutritionist and this $500.00 is not covered by my insurance:faint: . Are fee's normal? I was just wondering because I feel as much as the surgery cost, these things should be included! N E help would be nice

once my insurance finally got the paperwork, it only took 10 days for them to approve.

so your wait is getting shorter and shorter!!

Thanks Deb....I really do need to think positive thoughts! But I sooo enjoy ranting!!! :yell: :high5:

Whoops! The person that Charlene is talking to is still saying that they don't have a contract with Mt. Carmel....The person That I'm talking to says...yes we do and can't figure out why they would be saying no. We went over address ,spelling everything. I'm not sure where to go from here!

dont you have have bc/bs? do you have your booklet?

in mine there is a chapter about their so called "Centers of Excellance" and Mt carmel is one of those.

and supposedly if you go to one of the centers of excellence they will pay more.

everyone's plan is different but i would think their centers of excellence would stay pretty much the same.

dont lose faith!!!

There was a message on the machine when I got home from work tonight from Charlene saying that she thinks she finally got to the bottom of things. She has resubmitted my packet and hopes they don't send it back this time.

How is every one else doing??It's been pretty quiet on here except for my complaining!

Hey girls,

I'm up late and thought I would check in.

I had my appt with Katie Tue. I asked her about the difference in band sizes. She said it depends on the size of your stomach which band size you get. Currently Dr. Vig uses a 4cc (holds 4cc of fluid) and 10 cc (holds 10cc of fluid). She said that the Dr. might give a fill of .5cc to 1cc for a 4cc band and with the 10cc band he might give 2cc to 2.5cc. In the end it all works out the same......just depends on the size of the stomach.

Sue, Hon if I could I would give you a hug right now:hug:. I am praying that this gets worked out NOW. There must be something that can be done....maybe a 3 way call??

Ok, now here is my major rant ....after working my butt off, keeping my carbs below 20, walking 45 minutes a day, passing on the cake that I love so much...........I have some how managed to gain back the 6.7lbs I lost and added more to to it!!!!!!!:think I have been so sad for 2 days. I really dont understand whats going on here. TOM isn't for 2 weeks, and I have been taking a Water pill for over a week now. I have NEVER been this big NEVER. Seems the harder I try the further behind I get. :frusty: Just wondering if the band will even work for me?:cry

TM, please don't be sad!:hug: I really think it is the stress of waiting to get banded that is making us gain weight, although you are at least trying to be good and I just can't stop eating! Yes, yes ,yes the band is going to work for us, we are going to lose weight and be looking and feeling FINE before we know it! We are in this together! And we will not give up!! :whoo:

You hang in there TM...we will get through this together!!!!

Ok, I've had a chance to sleep it off. I know that this is exactly why I have to have the band. I cant do this on my own.

:spider: sorry about the rant, please ignore it and pretend it didn't happen.

Sue.... thanks for your kind words. I bet it is the stress of waiting.

I'm off to work. Check in later.

:gluck::welcome::welcomeB::youcandothis:Welcome to the site everyone and congrats on your approval and dates. Hope you love your band like i love mine. Donna

Hi Don, looks like you are doing great!

TM, rants are like farts!!! They feel better out then in!:bounce:So rant on!!!

Sue you are so funny...:painkiller: I feel so much better now!

that is what this website is all about: sharing our hopes, dreams and disappointments.

the band will work for you guys--i am positive of that.

any one going to Octoberfest today? a girlfriend and i are going this evening. havent been there for a few years and am hoping to have a good time.

Deb....you are so right. I am so happy that I can come here and let it all out. I know that all of you are going through/have been through the same things I am going through.

I love that I can say I WEIGH 280LBS. I have never been able to say that to anyone....including my DH. I don't feel like I am being judged for my decision to have surgery......even my step daughter thinks I'm taking the easy way out and has even said so. She lost 25lbs after having my granddaughter and thinks everyone should be able to lose weight by cutting back and exercising. You guys understand! You have been there.

I love hearing what you and Lady are going through because it lets me know what to expect in the near future.

I feel a kinship of sorts with you ladies and I even tell my DH whats going on with you.

For example..... he was just as upset as I was when he heard what poor Sue is going through with the insurance company, and he is very interested in your new bike Debbie.

I am so happy that I found you guys.

I have never been to the Octoberfest. I hear they have great music and food though. Let us know how it went.....Have a great time.

I am getting ready to head to my twin nephews birthday party. They are 14 and could care less about the party.....they want the money and then will retire to the basement to play games. I really love these parties though, it gives me a chance to catch up with my brothers and thier wives. So much fun.

Lady and Dorothy where are you???

Awww TM,thats so sweet. :Banane20: I'm glad we all found each other too. I would have been going nuts by now if I didn't have you ladies to rant to!! Your DH sounds like a real nice guy.

Deb, I agree with you...it will work for us:pray2: it will work for us :rose: it will work for us.

I have never been to Octoberfest, it sounds like fun.Hope you have a good time!