Hi there. I don't see a thread started for waiting to be approved for January 2008 bandsters.

I hope to be a January bandster...my best new year start ever!

I will be submitting to insurance soon. Thought we could give each other support until approval.:ranger:

:eek: to both of you, 4jin & StLouisGal. My insurance is supposed to call me today with an answer, but at this point I am skeptical. My surgery is tentatively scheduled for Jan 22 and I have to be on a liquid diet for two weeks, so I just went ahead and started it so that if the insurance does get it's act together I won't be the reason to postpone the surgery. But I am hungry and cranky and I want to have an answer!!! If they don't call me today... oh they will get a piece of me tomorrow !!!!

:pray: praying for you both!!

~Amy

I thiunk you shouln't get another evaluation let them get the number from that doctors office good luck!!!!

thanks guys,

after much consideration, and word from friends here on lapband I have decided to wait it out until Friday. I called the psychologists office and spoke with the medical biller, and she gave me his license number. I wrote it down. And I am going to wait until Friday when I speak with the insurance company again. Then I will provide the information if necessary...after all my insurance prior-approved consultation with him as in-network provider...if he is not licensed it is their responsibility and issue not mine...

AmyMT I feel you on the crankiness....boy do I ever...

I am a bit more calm today...

StLouisGal is in on the same train express as we are..... promises to know within the next couple of days.

:update: The HR lady got my insurance company to call my doctor's office and tell them that I am approved. I have my pre-op testing date on January 30. :whoo::whoo: They will set the surgery date then, probably mid February. Maybe sooner.

Thanks for all your support. patience and perserverence works.

4jin and AmyMT, your date is coming soon. :clap2: Hang in there!

:cheer2: Wonderful news, StLouisGal!! Congrats.

~Amy

:update: The HR lady got my insurance company to call my doctor's office and tell them that I am approved. I have my pre-op testing date on January 30. :whoo::whoo: They will set the surgery date then, probably mid February. Maybe sooner.

Thanks for all your support. patience and perserverence works.

4jin and AmyMT, your date is coming soon. :clap2: Hang in there!

YEEESSSSS.....YIPEEEE..... on the plane to surgery you go!!!!!!

:fencing:

StLouisGal awesome!!! You won the fight with the insurance!!! Way to go!!!

I just pray I get the same news on Friday!!!

St. Louis Gal .... congratulations. I also got approved today and am in St. Louis. Where are you having surgery?

YEEESSSSS.....YIPEEEE..... on the plane to surgery you go!!!!!!

:fencing:

StLouisGal awesome!!! You won the fight with the insurance!!! Way to go!!!

I just pray I get the same news on Friday!!!

I'm keeping the prayers going for yours on Friday. You just have to stay on them. :mobile_phone2: Thanks for the encouragement. :gluck:

StLouisGal thanks that means alot to me.

Let us now when you get your date....as then you will need safe prayers and good healing vibes your way.3

Congrats CynthiaMcc!

I could not sleep soundly last night....All I kept thinking in the back of my mind...is it Friday....and just like groundhog day where it never made it to Friday...LOL..

terrible isn't.....?

:update: I'm APPROVED!! :banana The insurance called this morning and told me. I can go ahead with my Jan 22 surgery date. Wooo Hooo!

4jin, :hug: I will keep :pray: you get good news by tomorrow!!

~Amy

Congratulations. It's time to celebrate. :clap2: Here is a toast with your protein shake. Good luck. :gluck:Wow you are only a week and a half out! Hopefully I am not far behind you.

AmyMT,

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG.........your surgery is a couple of nights and wakes away!!!!!WOW!!!!

Two approved in 2 days!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Amy for keeping me in your prayers.....I really appreciate and thank God for everyones support.

4JIN,

We are on a roll.:roll: You will be next! Yesterday was my day, Today is Amy's and tomorrow is yours. :girl_hug: After that we can say this has been a very good week. :clap2: and we will all be on our way to a healthier life.:hug:Hugs and prayers to you!:pray:

Just got home from school. I am going to relax with the DH. Make him rub my head or something. And later pray before i get to bed that tmw I do receive good news.

Good Night and God Bless.

Be Positive, stay positive and work the phones tomorrow.