Hi!!

My name is Ashlee and I am so happy! I just got word yesterday from my insurance company (Anthem) that my lap-band was approved!! I should know more about a date within the week. I am so psyched and ready for that challege that is ahead of me!!! I am 5'10'' and I weighed in at 322 pounds, which is more than I have ever weighed in my life (and I have NEVER been thin). I am so ready for this, does anyone have any advice for me??

Thanks,

Ashlee

where are you in Virginia - I am having my lap band surgery in Mexico next Wednesday - I am so excited and nervous. I live near Harrisonburg, VA. Tara

Congratulations on your insurance approval. Good luck with your surgery and take care.

Hello Ashlee, I'm a VA girl also. I am just getting started with the process. I got a refferral from my doc and am now scheduled for the preliminary appointment on Wednesday with the surgical team. What steps followed and was your insurance approval smmoth. I have MDIPA, anyone had any success with them, please let me know. I am so frustrated with this weight issue and have been exercising and dieting to no avail. Even though my BMI is 36 I have several comorbities and the weight just seems to continue to pile on. I am glad that I found this forum, it has given me a greater outlook on life as a whole.

where are you in Virginia - I am having my lap band surgery in Mexico next Wednesday - I am so excited and nervous. I live near Harrisonburg, VA. Tara

Hi tdl,

Im also in va and Im going to Mx next week for the lapband also!!!! I live

near Kings Domionion.

Congrats Ashley

Im also In VA!!

LOL, Jenny. I live in Caroline County about 15 min. from Kings Dominion! That is so funny! I am having my surgery at St. Mary's in Richmond with Dr. Matthew Brengman. He is awesome, and I have talked to many of his past patients and they all are having great success. So I am excited!

Hey everyone from VA -

I live in DC! I am getting banded tomorrow by Drs. Halmi and Tran in Woodbridge, VA!

Jenn:clap2:

Hi sosobizi! I have anthem and it was approved in less than 3 weeks. It was flawless. I am thrilled. My doc is amazing, I am having the band at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond, VA, my surgeon is Matt Brengman, he is awesome. I am so ready to do this.

Congrats! I too live in VA! I'm near the Richmond International Airport. My surgery is next week. Yikes! I have been on the liver shrinking diet. I have lost 10 pounds since 11/5/07. Yeah. I'm having my surgery at Henrico Docs/Parham with Dr. David Elliott! He's great.

:clap2:Hey Ashlee, That is awesome that the insurance was approved so fast. I hope the same works for me. Please keep me informed on your progress.... I be attending the meeting on Wednesday. If you don't mind me asking you. Did you have any comorbidies and what is your BMI and age. Thamks for the reply

sosobizi

LOL, Jenny. I live in Caroline County about 15 min. from Kings Dominion! That is so funny! I am having my surgery at St. Mary's in Richmond with Dr. Matthew Brengman. He is awesome, and I have talked to many of his past patients and they all are having great success. So I am excited!

Hey Ashlee, That is to funny your just right down the road!!!My friend across the street is going thru him.Well once they get her ins straight.

I actaully live in King William County.

Hi Ashlee!

I'm in Newport News, VA--not too far away from you! Good luck with your surgery! I hope you come through it with flying colors!

Keep us up-to-date on your progress!

I live in Hampton and Dr. Clark did my surgery 9-12-07...everything is great!!!!! Good luck to everyone

Good luck Tara! I am not far from you, I am in Berryville, about and hour 15 from you. I go to Harrisonburg for body work once in a while at Wholistic Wisdom. After you healed you should check out Sandra at Wholistic - she works on all levels of body healing, from the physical to the spiritual realms. And me being a huge skeptic can say she is remarkable!

I am excited for you - maybe we can meet for lunch (little one, hahahahhaha) one of these days! GOOD LUCK NEXT WEEK, kIDDO!

Lisa Lee

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Hi Virginia gals....I'm from Maryland. Sosobizi...I also have MDIPA. I was approved after going to my PCP for 6 months and documenting my weight loss attempts. I was banded at George Washington Hospital Center in DC. My experience was wonderful and the surgeon (Dr. Fred Brody) was great. I wish everyone the best of luck!!!