Hi Everyone! I Stumbled On To This Website In Hopes To Be As Educated About My Decision To Under Lap Band As Possible. I Have Just Begun My Journey. I Am So Apprehensive. I Have Had The Psychological Eval, ( Passed!..lol..) I Am Awaiting Approval From Bc/bs Ppo. When I Called They Said That My Policy Has The Rider And So I Am Praying That I Am Approved. Can Anyone Tell Me How Long This Whole Process Is Before You Can Have The Surgery?

Thanks To All Who Have Written Post Op, That Helps Me Know What To Expect Too.

Cathy

Hello Cathy - Welcome, we're in the same boat - my predetermination letter for approval was sent to the insurance co. on Monday. I'm so nervious, i'm told to wait two weeks for a response. If I hear nothing, that's when I start calling. Hope it doesn't come to that. I have United Healthcare. I might call them on 8/8 ( no patience) Good luck and please keep me up to date with your process.

Starr

Hi Starr;

thanks for replying. I was also told 2 weeks. AND, I am like you..no patience..lol...I hate the waiting and wondering. I wish you luck! keep me posted. I am in Virginia...Dr Anthony Terracina..Newport news...he just came here from Florida last yr...they have only done 20 patients here for Lap band..I am told everyone is doing good though.

Let's keep in touch!

cathy