Yeah...:thumbup: I am so excited to finally be going for my Last appointment for 6 mos required diet..2/27/09 20lbs weight loss is what I did in 6mos.. It really did go by faster then expected.. I just wanted to share that info with all you... I will keep everyone posted when I submit paperwork for approval this Monday 3/2:smile::tt2: fingers crossed everyone

Can't want to be on the Band wagon..

I have Premera Blue cross Heriatage Plus one

I have premiera blue cross for a secondary insurance but they have weightloss surgery as an exclusion. So I dont think I have a chance there. My healthcomp will cover it. Hopefully on big hoops

I wish I had a secondary that would help with my portion out of pocket but I don't.. Yeah the plan that we have is pretty good they only require 6mos supervised diet and of course the other qualifying guidelines. I am just ready for the official approval

I have highmark blue PPO. They required a six month diet, the upper gi, pych, blood test, etc. etc. etc. My insurance company told me I was approved, just waiting for the docs to call and set up my pre surgical visit and surgery. I just know they will try and schedule it for the 2nd or 3rd of April when I am already committed to run the PTO Bingo night at my kids school! I will just have to find a date that will work. I am hoping to lose 80lbs. I will have to do 3-4 day liquid diet before the surgery and 2 days clear after. I am getting the realize band. I went to the seminar back in August 08 (called in June 08 to sign up) so I am sick of the waiting. I feel like I am totally ready to do this.

Hi I have the same date 4/1. I was thinking the same thing on the april fools note. Best wishes to you and maybe we can keep each other up to date on our success. I have about 140 to loose how about you??

I have 80-100 pounds to lose. I have lost 30 so far since last May so I am on track.

Where are you located? I am in Central IL. Where are you?

Well, I got insurance approval friday, now i have my pre-op appointment with the surgeon on March 20th. I have no idea of a surgery date until that appointment. Geez, all this waiting is torture. How long do other have to wait from their appointment with the surgeon and the actual surgery. I am thinking that my surgery will be sometime after the second week in April.

Good luck to all.

Horray for you wheverson on getting the approval:thumbup: . How long did it take? I am too tired of waiting my insurance rep told me it should at the longest be two weeks:thumbdown: for the aproval but I am hoping for sooner. I was told that you have to do pre-op diet two weeks prior to surgery so you should be all good t go soon.. Goodluck

To lapbandgirl2009 - I had my last visit with dietian on Tuesday 3-3, they sent to insurance 3-6, approved 3-7. My doctor requires a 4 day liquid diet before surgery, not two weeks. I have my pre surgical consult on 3-20, hoping for surgery the week of 4-6 but I have no idea when I will be scheduled until I go on 3-20. good luck to you!!!!!!!!