:faint:Is there anyone else waiting for Insurance approval? It is horrible! I do not have much patients especially for something that I want NOW! LOL

I have my surgery date scheduled for Aug. 13th but don't want to get things together until I hear that Im approved. I thought maybe we could start a new thread for those of us that are still in Limbo waiting for the call. We can support each other

Are all the test through my regular docotr? or the biaritric nurse? (spelling) I haven't had a PAP in 9 years-GRRRRRRRR I always try to avoid that one, geuee the time has come.

Thanks for responding to me, I tend to be a thread killer:)

I told you guys I didn't have patients. I called the insurance company and they said they have the paperwork and it is now pending.

The ball is rolling, I just don't know where it is headed!

Were are thinking happy, happy thoughts for you!!!

lotsaleg that is just what my Dr requires yours might not require all of those things. I really dont understand why I needed a PAP but its good to go anyway I guess.

Well hey- if it gets you the approval, then it is ALLLLLLLLL worth it!

I'm playing the "weighting" game too... The nurse practitioner I'm been working with will be calling me any day now with results from my labs... I got a sneak peek today, and see I'm "pre-diabetic." I'm hoping that will expedite things...

It's normal for the group I'm working with to take 6 months... I'm going to step on some toes and try to move things along... my "group" eval in 08/07... and the team will discuss me on 08/13... hoping they'll say, "This lady is incredible... lets bump her up to the top of our list.." Wish I could be a fly on the wall to listen in... that's for sure!

I don't expect my band to be my miracle, but my new best friend... one who'll keep me on the straight and narrow....

katie:ranger:

congrats to all those that are approved and I pray that those waiting will be approved really soon.....good luck to each and everyone of you....get ready for a fantastic journey....it is all so worth it...

Are all the test through my regular docotr? or the biaritric nurse?

No, they are with specialists. I guess it all depends on what your surgeon and/or insurance require.

I did my 6 month supervised diet with my PCP and she's the one that sent me to the lab for blood work.

I saw:

A cardiac doctor for the EKG/ECHO/Stress test.

A pulmonary doctor for the breathing tests and she sent me to the hospital for a chest x-ray and the sleep studies.

A shrink

A nutritionist

A gastro doctor for the Upper GI and Endoscopy

I just got paperwork from my surgeon that states I have to go to the hospital for blood work 8 days before surgery and a final physical with my PCP the following day.

It's a lot and very overwhelming.

Good luck!

Thank you Diann for your care and support. I know that it is all worth it!

I'm approved!!! I'm approved!!! I'm approved!!!

:whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo:

Congrats Candle! I hope the month passes quickly for you.... Nice to be able to start your official COUNT DOWN!!!

Candle I am soo happy for you! That is wonderful news. Did you call or did they call you!

What a relief, now you can start getting the stuff you will need for after surgery. All that positive energy really does work.

Val

I called insurance company this morning and they said it is still pending. Still Waiting!

Val

Candle,

Congrats!!!! I am still waiting to receive my letter of approval in the mail to be able to schedule my surgery. It should be in any day now! I hope.... Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. I think our surgery date will be close together so we can compare notes!!!

Princesst

Thanks guys! I am so happy and relieved!!

I have my fingers crossed for all of you! You've been so sweet and supportive; I hope we can go through the process together!

My doctor's office called me yesterday but I didn't hear the message until last night. (I've called and bugged them so many times, I'm sure they were just as relieved as I was!! lol)

I have an appointment on 8/14 with the OR nurse to go over details and requirements for surgery. Then 8/21 at the hospital for pre-surgery testing. Then a final physical and clearance from my PCP on 8/22.

They even scheduled my first follow-up appointment for 9/10.