Approved!!

hagerteresa · October 18, 2004

Hi Tanya,

Hopefully you'll get there. I know the insurance route can take a VERY long time sometimes. Other times it is surprisingly short. I knew my insurance wouldn't cover it so I didn't bother fighting them and ended up being a self pay in Mexico. I wish you the best and know you'll get it eventually, Teresa

hopeful1 · October 19, 2004

Hi Tanya,

Hang in there. I never thought I'd get approved either. The four months it took seemed like an eternity now it's done and surgery is just around the bend. Keep on trying.

Denise

blossom · October 20, 2004

Hi, Denise! Welcome and congrats on your approval! I will be right behind you with a date of Nov. 5. Good luck!!!

hopeful1 · October 21, 2004

Blossom,

We'll have to compare notes as we go along. Good luck to you too.

New Hope · October 21, 2004

Tanya, my insurance initially denied mine, I appealed, 8 months later I got my band. Would I do it again and wait that long if necessary? In a heartbeat!!!

gunn4ya · October 21, 2004

Gee folks thanks for helping to keep my spirits up. I didnt know insurance approval took so long. So I am feeling a little better. THANK YOU ALL.

melissalee · October 21, 2004

I know exactly how you feel during the waiting game and then once you are approved it's like "WOW!!!". Don't stress yourself out over anything and just look forward to a great future. Good luck to you!!

rharriet62 · October 22, 2004

Hi hopeful1!

I had surgery in Greeley from Dr. J on 9-21-04. He is excellent and the hospital staff was OUTSTANDING. They did a wonderful job of managing any pain, were friendly, and it was a good experience for me. I get my first fill on 11-5 and I am feeling ready for it. Just follow all the directions they give you and you will have good luck, too, I'm sure! How exciting for you!!! Yahoo!

Rose :banana

kaymart98 · October 22, 2004

I live in Longmont and my surgery date is November 9th! My doctor is also Dr. Johnell and I think he great! Luckily I didn't have to wait too long for approval from my insurance, I would have gone bonkers. All my pre-op tests are done and I will see Dr. Johnell on 11/3 for my pre-op appointment. I still have to go to a support group meeting, I think I'll go to one of the Tuesday evening ones since I work full time.

Kay

hopeful1 · October 23, 2004

Rose and Kay,

Nice to meet you. It's always great to hear from some other Johnell patients. Rose, how have you been doing so far? I have another Dr J friend who was banded Oct. 5. She says that 5 week waiting period to be filled has been a little hard for her. She's healed quickly though and feels good. Have you been able to lose any weight while you're waiting?

Kay my pre-op appointment is Oct. 27. I'm going to an afternoon class on Tuesday, Oct. 26 (I think it's required). Anyway I'm so excited. I'm just hoping I don't get delayed. I've had a few pre-op tests that need to be looked at again! Darn.

Good luck both of you and keep me posted with how things are going. E-mail me at home if you like - ddp652@aol.com.