Hey all...

After 5 MONTHS to the day of fighting with the insurance companies and Doctors, I approved for Lap Band and have a confirmed surgery date of May 2nd at 7:15AM. My first consultation was January 2nd. After filtering through two different doctors, dropping weight to get under 50 BMI, and arguing with BCBS, I am approved. I am absolutely elated.

I will be one of the first May bandsters, I imagine, as the first is a holiday. :tongue:

Thank you all for your support, advice, and most of all friendship for this first part of the pre-op. I can't wait to join your ranks of BIG LOSERS after I drop my weight.

:redface:

<3,

Nicole

I had my surgery consultation today. So now it's on to see what the insurance says. Our policy says, "no exclusions," so am hoping to hear within a week or two.

Nicole, congratulations on getting your surgery scheduled. You will love being banded.