:nervous Good Morning! This is my first post. I went to my first appt at the Norton Bariatric Center this past Thursday. I watched a video, had my vital stats and weight checked, saw the nutritionist, and saw psychologist. I guess I passed that one (whew! :mad: )because now I am waiting to be scheduled to meet with the surgeon. He then will dictate a letter to my insurance company (UHC)and I'll wait to see if I'm approved for the surgery. I'm not anticipating that they will turn me down, but I know that they can hold it for 30 days before giving a decision. It has been such a slow process, and I'm ready NOW!! I guess I had better learn to be patient. I'm almost 43 years old, been heavy since I was 9, and I also know the weight won't come off over night. Well that's my story in a nutshell. I looking forward to having some folks to help me along on my journey, and maybe help some others along the way. Thanks for taking the time to read this long winded post.:clap2:

Hi there,

I live in Eddyville Kentucky so not far from you. I go through Louisville to Cinci for my fills. It's weird we are the same age. I'll be 43 in July. Congrats on your upcoming surgery. You will love your band. If you have any questions please feel free to pm me. Keep in touch.

Welcome, Kathy. I've got my fingers crossed for you getting approved.

Hi Kathy,

I also had UHC and was approved very very fast... made my head spin a little. Had my surgery yesterday. All went just as planned and now the healing phase. Sore, but getting up and about walking.

Hope your approval gets back as fast as mine.

lauralee

Welcome to LBT(lap band talks)....I hope that you will be able to have your sugery right away...I know what you mean about the long wait...I was denied by the insurance co. two years ago...finally, I decided to self-pay and I was banded right away....it tooks two weeks to get banded...I had to be on liquids for two weeks prior to surgery....and then I got my band....so glad that I did...I was banded on 4/6/07...had first fill on 5/17/07..I have lost 30 lbs....I love my band....

Hi-thanks for the offer of support! Do you go to Cinci for your fills because that is where your insurance will cover? They have a couple Bariatriac Centers of Excellence here in Lou. That is where I will have my surgery once approved. Oh- I'll be 43 in June!

Thanks for your support!

Wow! That's good to hear! Good luck on your journey!

30 lbs already!! Wow-good for you! Stinks that your ins. co wouldn't approve you. Thanks for the good wishes!

Thanks and good luck to you!

:nervous Good Morning! This is my first post. I went to my first appt at the Norton Bariatric Center this past Thursday. I watched a video, had my vital stats and weight checked, saw the nutritionist, and saw psychologist. I guess I passed that one (whew! )because now I am waiting to be scheduled to meet with the surgeon. He then will dictate a letter to my insurance company (UHC)and I'll wait to see if I'm approved for the surgery. I'm not anticipating that they will turn me down, but I know that they can hold it for 30 days before giving a decision. It has been such a slow process, and I'm ready NOW!! I guess I had better learn to be patient. I'm almost 43 years old, been heavy since I was 9, and I also know the weight won't come off over night. Well that's my story in a nutshell. I looking forward to having some folks to help me along on my journey, and maybe help some others along the way. Thanks for taking the time to read this long winded post.:clap2:

Hi Kathy! I had my band surgery on 3/29/07 at Nortons. Dr. Tanner did my surgery. I also have UHC and it paid all but $900.00 of everything including lab test, x-rays, Dr. visits, hospital stay(overnight), surgery, etc. I had to go through an act of congress to get everything done. Letters, 5 yrs of medical records, more test and many phone calls. It all was worth it....I have lost 21 lbs in two months today.

Hope all goes well for you!

Jen

Hi Kathy :welcome: .I'm from Tennessee and I'm hoping to be approved also. I will be having mine done in Nashville. Good luck!