I just sent off my packet today to the Hospital who will in turn send it to my insurance for approval. Any of you out there that believe in prayer and know what a difference this band has made or will make for you, please remember me when you say your prayers. I really need this and I know that this will give me my life back. I have found such support on this board, I would be devastated if I get denied. I have a really big trip our first family vacation since my mother passed away 6 years ago. This will be the first time im really just gonna allow my self to enjoy a vacation and even enjoy being a part of every picture that is taken so that I will have plenty of before pics because the after is gonna blow your socks off. I'm truly ready to work my band and follow the regiment that i will need to, to obtain the life i want and know that i deserve but I know that I will need help from my new best friend "Band-ella," (at least thats what I think will name her.) SO once agian if i ever needed the help of a complete stranger in my life it is now. i need all good vibes, prayers, and just geniune support sent my way:) i have only told my HUBBY, my 2 brothers and 1 really good girl friend. I feel that I have enough of a support system here on the boards and with them that I will do just fine:) TIA have a great nihgt

Congrats, I too am waiting for approval. It has only been submitted for 2 days but I sure do hope it isn't much longer. I swear I am driving myself crazy. I hope we both get approved soon. I will keep you in prayer, please remember me in yours. Jennifer

Best of luck to you! Will be sending lots of positive energy your way!

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I had surgery May 26 2009 and it wasn't easy to get Aetna to approve it. I had to do a 1200 cal diet with exercise for 3 months before I got approval. I also had to meet with a nutritionist as well as my PCP monthly. The good news is that I was so motivated to get the band that I lost 48 lbs before I had the surgery. In the Dallas area I used TLC Edge and they handled all the insurance approval paperwork. If it wasn't for them i'm certain I would have never been approved.

Good Luck!

You will definetly be in my prayers! I just attended the seminar yesterday...and was a bit discouraged that my first appointment with the surgeon can not be until next month....Why such the long wait?

Most surgeon schedule a month out because of all the new referalls