hi, after 5 months of various dr. appts. seminars, and an awful sleep apnea test, I was just approved. the insurance company only took 2 weeks. I thought for sure I would be rejected because I have a lower bmi. 35. I am 5'8 and weigh 240 but I have a huge family history of obeisity related issues. the only real health issue I had to keep me in the running for insurance approval was sleep apnea. (yeah) now I get to wait some more because my dr. is booked up until the middle of may.:scared2: now that I have my approval, I go back and forth between wanting to diet and get a head start on my weight loss, and wanting to eat until I cant eat anymore because I wont be able to do so after the surgery!!!! so far the diet is winning. (but its only been a week) just like every diet I've ever been on, I.m sure i'll give it up if I dont see immidiate results. cant wait to get this whole thing over with so I can wear cute clothes instead of coverup fat clothes.

Congratulations on getting your approval. May isn't that far off, but I know it seems like forever when you are excited about getting the band and starting your new life. Has your doctor said if he will be putting you on a pre-op diet and for how long?

Congratulations!! I am awaiting my approval from Anthem right now. Hopefully, mine will move through as swiftly as yours. My BMI is 47. Good luck!

Congratulations on getting approved! I got my approval on Monday and I too am scheduled to have my surgery in May because I have to lose the required 20 pounds before the doctor will do the surgery. I have been cutting back and watching what I eat. My doctor has not put me on a specific diet, except to say I should start the protein drinks at least twice a day. I chose the date for May 20th so I could have enough time to lose the 20 pounds but sometimes I feel like I gave myself too much time and I will become complacent and put off trying to lose the weight. I have made up my stubborn mind that I wil start a low carb high protein diet this coming Monday and lose more than 20 pounds by May 20th. I wish you luck and again congratulations on being approved.

Congratulations! I was approved not so long ago too! Feels great, doesn't it? :thumbup:

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