It took months to compile all of my support information on my application and have consultations with the clinic. But only after a week of receiving my info, BCBS of Arizona has accepted coverage for my Lap Band surgery! I am still in a bit of shock but am overjoyed! Now, I just need to set a date with my surgeon. WOOWOWW!!!:party:

That's awesome!! CONGRATULATIONS!! Keep us posted.

I'm going May 5th for my first consult, and I'm really nervous. We'll see what happens. I really need my insurance to cover me because there is no way that I can pay for this surgery on my own or else I'd probably have to go to Mexico.....arrrrribbbaa!!! lol

That's awesome!! CONGRATULATIONS!! Keep us posted.

I'm going May 5th for my first consult, and I'm really nervous. We'll see what happens. I really need my insurance to cover me because there is no way that I can pay for this surgery on my own or else I'd probably have to go to Mexico.....arrrrribbbaa!!! lol

Best of luck on Monday with your consultation! I hope it goes well! Keep me posted!

Congrats!!! I also have BCBS of AZ and they approved me in 4 days! I was shocked also. I got banded on April 22. I've lost 21 lbs in about 3 weeks!! Wooo HOOOOO!! Good luck

Congrats!!! I also have BCBS of AZ and they approved me in 4 days! I was shocked also. I got banded on April 22. I've lost 21 lbs in about 3 weeks!! Wooo HOOOOO!! Good luck

Gotta love BCBS! Congrats of getting banded and already losing so many lbs.! So? How are you feeling? What doc did you go to? I'm going through Dr. Blackstone at Scottsdale Bariatric.

The first couple of days are hell!!! I didn't expect to be in so much pain. I kept asking myself what did I do?????? but it get's better each day. I'm in Tucson and went with Dr. Schwartz. I lost 10 lbs on my 2 week pre-op diet, it really gets you ready for what's ahead. Just remember try to drink and walk, it helps with the pain. When are you getting banded????

Congratulations on you approval. Good luck!

The first couple of days are hell!!! I didn't expect to be in so much pain. I kept asking myself what did I do?????? but it get's better each day. I'm in Tucson and went with Dr. Schwartz. I lost 10 lbs on my 2 week pre-op diet, it really gets you ready for what's ahead. Just remember try to drink and walk, it helps with the pain. When are you getting banded????

yikes! I hope that I can deal with the pain. I just have to tell myself, each day it'll get better! I think that it's normal for people to sometimes have "buyer's remorse" afterwards...I am nervous about feeling that way too! But, then I tell myself how much better my overall life will be with the band. Thanks for the advice to drink and walk lots. I have read that quite a bit on the forums. I don't have a date yet for surgery. I will get it scheduled sometime next week! I know that Scottsdale Bariatric is very busy, so I anticipate having to wait a month and a half or so for my surgery. Maybe if I'm lucky, I'll get in sooner! Continued good health and keep in touch to let me know how you're progressing!:frown:

Congratulations on you approval. Good luck!

Thanks so much!

The first couple of days are hell!!! I didn't expect to be in so much pain. I kept asking myself what did I do?????? but it get's better each day. I'm in Tucson and went with Dr. Schwartz. I lost 10 lbs on my 2 week pre-op diet, it really gets you ready for what's ahead. Just remember try to drink and walk, it helps with the pain. When are you getting banded????

Hi! Greetings from Ft. Huachuca! I have my first consult next week with Dr. Schwartz. I haven't gotten approved as of yet (Tricare Prime) but will be meeting with him. How was your overall experience? Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!! :cursing:

I didn't think the pain was bad at all, the worst part is the bloated tummy, I walked and took gas x thin strips, that really helped. The first two weeks were a piece of cake for me, I am struggling with hunger now. Good luck :cursing:

I didn't think the pain was bad at all, the worst part is the bloated tummy, I walked and took gas x thin strips, that really helped. The first two weeks were a piece of cake for me, I am struggling with hunger now. Good luck :frown:

I do have this fear about going under. I've never have had any kind of surgery. Any advice on how to calm my worries?

I had my surgery last week..

It was set up for me by beliteweight.

They got me approved, scheduled my surgery, did all the leg work..

It all went very smooth.

I went to University of michigan.

I am feeling a lot of what others are.

Hungry, not restricted.etc.

I have never experienced the first pain.

I am a little sore.

I started oatmeal, creamed soups yesterday.

I started boost 3 days out..

They never put me on a pre op diet.

It is wonderful to be able to get on here for help and support..

I thank everyone..