Hi everyone...I've been coming here since making the decision to be banded. My paperwork goes to the insurance company this coming week, so I should hopefully hear back in the next 30 days. Can't believe it's this close!!! My doc feels pretty confident that I will be approved and the great thing is my insurance co. pays 100% of the surgery. Wooweee!

Anyone in Colorado getting banded by Dr. Michael Johnell in Greeley??? So far I've been super impressed with the staff, the doc, and the program and can't wait to start my "dare to be thin" campaign!

Erenne, good luck. I too am having my band done in October! Can't wait.

Hey I'm going with Dr. Johnell too - I did meet with another surgeon and wasn't too happy, met with Johnell and whether insurance approves it or not - I'm getting it done with him!

I am waiting on insurance approval too - but i have a 6 month pre existing conditions clause - so I am working on getting it approved but my waiting period isn't up until 12-31-07 so I have a while to go :-(

Are you up north here or are you from Denver?

I am probably having the lap band in October too! (I just found out today from my insurance company that I was approved and wasn't able to reach the doctors office today, so I am assuming it will be in October)

I am 25 and have a BMI of 38, I'm so excited to be approved and can't wait....but still a little nervous......I have never had any surgeries before and also afraid that I won't be successful.

Good Luck to Everyone!