Hello!

I have been lurking in the shadows reading post after post waiting not so patiently for my surgery..... I have finally been approved by my insurance co. United Health Care and my surgery will be Oct 5th. I am so excited and sort of nervous, I think that is pretty normal so I will hang tough and go for it!

My doctor is Micheal Johnell from Greeley Colorado, I have a 3 to 4 hour drive I will be having some lab work and psych evaluation done the 28th and 29th of this month, then as of Oct. 5th I will be banded!

I am happy to become part of this site, it will be nice to have people to chat with as I become a big loser! LOL

Wish me luck!

Maurine

Glad to hear your insurance approved you. I have United Healthcare too and I am waiting for an approval. Good luck.

Whatever you go through will be worth it! UHC denied me, I appealed, 8 months later, called the surgeon. He asked when did I want to set up the surgery. Woo, hurry up and wait! Best of luck to both of you!

Congratulations Maurine! I'm glad you decided to come out of the shadows and post! You'll find that everybody is very friendly and helpful here... Welcome!

Darcy

Nice to meet you and happy to hear your winning the insurance battle. Best of luck on your upcoming surgery date, Teresa

You are on your way! Yes, it's usual to be nervous. You'll do great.

Welcome and good luck!

Welcome! This is a great place to come!

Betty

The running around before surgery is the hardest part of it all, the surgery and post banding is a breeze! Welcome!

Nancy

Welcome!!! Nice to meetcha! I too am waiting, waiting, waiting, so I know how you feel!