I really didn't think it was going to happen but I just got the call and I am approved for my surgery on Monday. I have gone through all my tests and pre op appt but the psychologist took forever to send in his evaluation. My doctor’s office sent in the paperwork last Wednesday without the evaluation. The insurance company called this morning for them to fax it over and wellah! Approved. I really didn't think it was going to happen because I did not have a 6 month supervised diet that they require. My PCP sent a vague letter that said I tried WW, LA weight loss, phentermine, maridia, etc. No dates or anything. My insurance company is BCBS Healthy choices plan of Rochester, NY.

I guess they must have liked my heartfelt letter I wrote to them. If you would like to read it you can go to my blog Shrinking Alesha. It was my first post. I will be documenting my journey there.

Edited April 22, 200818 yr by BandedInNY

Alesha,

I wish you the very best with your surgery and a speedy recovery too....I will keep posted on your future progress.

I was banded 3/18/08 and completely understand the accomplishment of getting approval. It was a scary part for me as well, but gratefully I made it through.

I have started a new journey in my life and look forward to sharing yours.

Hugs

Paula

Congrats! I like you must have had a very frustrating journey to approval. Getting any information from the surgeons office was like pulling teeth. I would not even have made my pre- op appointment if I would not have called and asked to know what was going on, and they told me I had an appointment on the 17th, knowing already my surgery was the 28th. I was fit to be tied, and DID NOT want to start off on the wrong foot with the doctor operating on ME! I'm st to go, anxious, nervous, and full of all the other emotions too. I'm ready to start this new chapter in my life. GOOD LUCK, and a wonderful BLOG.

God bless you -- please keep us posted about your surgery!!

Congratulations, Alesha! All of your hard work is paying off.

I love the cartoon on your blog! "What fits your busy schedule better, exercising one hour a day or being dead 24 hours a day?"

Eep.

Keep us posted on how you're progressing!