Hey everyone! I know that October seems like forever away, but I was just seeing if there is anyone out there that wants some help and support through the long days leading up to the best thing that will every happen to us!? Can't wait to hear some support and excitement.

i have bcbs michigan ive been waiting over 6 weeks to be approved and still dont know when

I wouldn't feel too bad about a few weeks....I had to do a year and a half of medical tests, psych evals, monthly support groups, a 10 week weight management course, join a gym, and see a dietician every month....my doc is making me work my fat butt off for this surgery.

After your insurance company approves you, what's the process then? Will they schedule a date for you? I went through a VA hospital, so the process is very different. Just curious.

I wouldn't feel too bad about a few weeks....I had to do a year and a half of medical tests, psych evals, monthly support groups, a 10 week weight management course, join a gym, and see a dietician every month....my doc is making me work my fat butt off for this surgery.

After your insurance company approves you, what's the process then? Will they schedule a date for you? I went through a VA hospital, so the process is very different. Just curious.

Once the doctor's office was able to verify my approval, they scheduled me for the pre-op class and for my surgery and the same time. She then told me that I would hear from the hospital closer to surgery time to schedule my upper GI and bloodwork. Good luck to you on your approval.

This is my first post on this forum. and yes I'm getting banded on Oct 7 with Dr k in Aurora Co. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. But i should be OK. I been reading this forum and studying as much as possible. But have the support of family behind and also this web site for help and info if needed.

Mark

Welcome Mark! I am October 7th also! I just counted and it is only 36 days away, I can't wait! There is a lot of great information on here ( I think when I first joined I spent just 2 days reading and taking everything in) Good luck with your surgery!

It's official...I searched this board and I, Heather, am the ONE person doing a 6 week liquid diet. :thumbdown: 800 calories a day, Optifast...nothing but splenda and extracts. I'm so jealous of all you 2 week diet people. :biggrin: Nah...actually I'm "sort of" glad, because 6 weeks will be enough time to prove to myself that I can do it, plus I'll lose a lot of weight prior to surgery....but still....:wink2:

Hey girl! You can do it! Just think that your body will already be adjusted to your new diet lifestyle. This is a great way to prepare. Just think about how great you will already feel going into the surgery! Just make sure that you are getting the neessary Vitamins. Good luck! And keep it up!

This is my first post on this forum. and yes I'm getting banded on Oct 7 with Dr k in Aurora Co. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. But i should be OK. I been reading this forum and studying as much as possible. But have the support of family behind and also this web site for help and info if needed.

Mark

:thumbup:Mark welcome to the forum! I am so happy that you have joined our little forum here. Make sure to keep us posted on your progress. If I could send you all this information, I just finished reading a book that just came out last week. So far in my hunt for research, it is the only book on the market souly for Lap Band weight loss patients. It is called Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band by Robert W. Swell. It really gave me all the extra information I was looking for. I especially like the last chapter. I gave it to my parents to read. It focuses on Living with those that have the AGB. My parents both found it quite informative.

I have been approved, my surgery date is Oct.1. But, I am having some problems with HTN and have to see a nephrologist. My appt with him is 9/25, my pre-op education appt is 9/17, my pre-op dr. appt is 9/26. Hopefully I'll get to have the surgery on Oct.1, as planned. I am an RN in a womens max. security prison and my DON says I need to take 2 weeks off work after the surgery. I am happy to have the surgery approved, but then again I'm worried about the kidney problems.Good luck to you.

Dixie

I have been approved, my surgery date is Oct.1. But, I am having some problems with HTN and have to see a nephrologist. My appt with him is 9/25, my pre-op education appt is 9/17, my pre-op dr. appt is 9/26. Hopefully I'll get to have the surgery on Oct.1, as planned. I am an RN in a womens max. security prison and my DON says I need to take 2 weeks off work after the surgery. I am happy to have the surgery approved, but then again I'm worried about the kidney problems.Good luck to you.

Dixie

I wish you well with it all.

I have been approved, my surgery date is Oct.1. But, I am having some problems with HTN and have to see a nephrologist. My appt with him is 9/25, my pre-op education appt is 9/17, my pre-op dr. appt is 9/26. Hopefully I'll get to have the surgery on Oct.1, as planned. I am an RN in a womens max. security prison and my DON says I need to take 2 weeks off work after the surgery. I am happy to have the surgery approved, but then again I'm worried about the kidney problems.Good luck to you.

Dixie

Wish you all the best Dixie! Please keep us all posted on your progress!

I hope to be banded in October! I'm waiting on the approval from the insurance right now. Wish me luck! :-)

WOO HOO! I got my date!! October 6th. My birthday is October 7th, this will be my birthday present to myself!!

Hi Mimi!

I KNEW you'd be somewhere in here. Found 'ya!

Joy

yes october, seems so far away :crying:

I do not have a date yet but anticipate Oct as I cannot get any time off in September due to staffing issues. Hopefully hear something soon. :tt2: