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:

did you hear anything yet ????

that was for 4jn

No I didn't call today..but I haven't received any calls neither.

darn it...and to top it off ..I was doing to good on my healthier lifestyle change...and now I feel like I've been on a last meal syndrome diet...from the stress probably....

Hang in there! We are all pulling for you!

I am using EAS Myoplex protein shake, with water, several ice cubes and sometimes additional flavoring. I.e. if I use chaocalate I might add banana, almond, etc. With vanilla the sky is the limit. The ice cubes in the blender make seem like a real milk shake.

What it is:Myoplex Carb Control Powder delivers the advanced blend of protein, vitamins and minerals—with 3 grams of net carbohydrates. Net carbohydrates are calculated as total carbohydrates minus dietary fiber and minus sugar alcohols. See Nutrition Facts panel for carbohydrate information.

Myoplex Carb Control is high in protein and does not sacrifice great taste for great nutrition.

• 25g of quality protein
  
• 25 vitamins and minerals
  
• 3g of impact carbs (varies by flavor)

Serving Size: 1 packet

Best of luck to all on Pre-op diet! We are now on the real journey!

I called the insurance today. Spoke to the prior approval rep that answered instead of requesting to speak with the other one I was previously....this one took her time instead of rushing me off the phone but had the consult with the other one to see who the reviewer was. Came back and told me found out who it was but can't say when I would hear back as she does not know what her caseload count is or what dates she is working on at this time. but told me I was more than welcome to call as much as I wanted for a follow up. I told her I would. She was even alarmed with the submittal date and todays date being 21 business days and 29 calendar days.

back to more praying...at least it was a helpful conversation....somewhat:huh2:

At least you found someone who treated you like a person with real needs and concerns.:eek: Keep calling. Persistence makes things happen. We are all behind you and praying that you will hear soon. Hang in there.

on a sad note...at this rate...I probably won't be a january bandster.

But there are some pretty cool February Bansters out there too. It's good to have friends in lots of places.

:eek:

LOL StLouisGal you are a very loyal special friend to me!

4JIN:yes, I am also happy you found someone that took their time. You and me both my not be Jan Bandsters but atleast Feb is less than 14 days way!

Finally, the request appears on the website that I have access to 24 hrs a day but it only tells me the date they got it and status (pending). And you can bet your bottom, I'm pulling and refreshing that site every hr on the hr.

yep, we'll just keep praying that something happens quick...

Question...how long do you have to be on liquids b/4 surgery?

But like me, who was originally scheduled for Jan 21, and was rescheduled to 12/31/07, I was made an honorary member here. 4jin you should be too. You have been here for awhile.

4JIN:yes, I am also happy you found someone that took their time. You and me both my not be Jan Bandsters but atleast Feb is less than 14 days way!

Finally, the request appears on the website that I have access to 24 hrs a day but it only tells me the date they got it and status (pending). And you can bet your bottom, I'm pulling and refreshing that site every hr on the hr.

yep, we'll just keep praying that something happens quick...

Question...how long do you have to be on liquids b/4 surgery?

My doc is not going to require me to be on a preop. Liquids just 72 hours I believe.

At least you can go online an see something...mine doesn't even have that as an option. I have to call them. But I am going to everyday from now on.

But like me, who was originally scheduled for Jan 21, and was rescheduled to 12/31/07, I was made an honorary member here. 4jin you should be too. You have been here for awhile.

Thanks Chrisann,

I think a member of the newyears knockouts can only nominate me...! I would definitely be honored!

But I think I can because I was an original member here. I was the third person in this forum way back on November 26th in the surgery date thread.