I got my approval from the insurance co today, i will see the surgeon on the 28th and will get my lap banding date then. I am so excited. Where is everyone else on their journey?

Congratulations!!!! How exciting!

what insurance do you have? when did they put in the request for approval?

I did my nutrition class today and have my Dr. talk on MOnday.

after monday they will write my letter of medical necessity and then I will be waiting on my approval!!!

That's GREAT News!!!

I have the Insurance Co apporval, got my date...my banding date is 5/11/09...I'm going to be going on the semi-liquid diet in less than a week....

CONGRATULATIONS, MARIPOSA!:w00t: The steps I have completed thus far are in my signature line. I go for a sleep study consultation on May 13. My second one-on-one w/ the nutritionist is May 18. Upper endoscopy is May 22. May 26 is my Psych eval. I imagine there may be an additional visit after my sleep study consult to do the actual sleep study. My surgeon will not submit for insurance until after all of the testing is done and he and his staff are satisfied I have met their requirements (i.e. non-smoker, no caffiene, adherence to a high protein low-cal diet -- I am allowed 1200-1400 cal per day.) I will be some disappointed if after all of this the insurance denies me

CONGRATS MARIPOSA YOU ARE WELL ON YOUR WAY:thumbup:

Thank you all for your quick replies and your Congrats...

Laurentayler: My insurance is Kanawha it is under the hospital I work for, They put in the request April 9th and I got the reply April 23rd so it has been 2 weeks. I see that every dr.'s office does things differently, I will get my surgery date on April 28th when I meet with the surgeon, and my EGD will be done on May 18th. The EGD is the last thing that I have to do, the only thing I am worried about is that the hospital has been laying off people and I don't want to one of those they lay off especially because I am so close to having my surgery done.

EVERYONE PRAY FOR ME!!

Mike: How Exciting!! I can't wait for my date. Keep in touch and let me know how everything goes.

TSB: I'll keep you in my prayers. We are going to be optimistic, you'll have your approval soon, I can't see you going through everything and it dosen't happen.

Tawandabee: Thanks girlie for all of your encouragment.

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Congrautlations!! I was just approved as well, my date is May 13th. Sounds like you'll be part of the Mayo Banditios too! Welcome!