I am so excited! I got my approval today, I never thought it would happen. Of course I was so negative and thought I would be denied. Oh my gosh I can't believe I am almost at the final step! Within the next 4-6 weeks I will be banded! It was so worth going through everything to get to this point!! Ahhh I am anxious!!!!

PSJ71 - I just noticed that you are in Norman. I am in Moore. Can I ask who your doctor is? Mine is Dr. Nelson at OWLO.

Hi 10,

Sure! My doc is Dr. Russell Gornichec. I almost went with Dr. Keith, but I went to a seminar for Dr. Keith and Dr. Gornichec and decided to go with Dr. G.

We are neighbors it seems. :tongue:)

Congrats to all that were just approved. I know it's very exciting. My insurance was quick, my surgeons office submitted it on a Tuesday and it was approved on that Thursday. It can be a long process, my insurance required, cardiac, pulmonary, psych, and primary care clearance. I was banded on June 8th. If any one has questions feel free to ask. Good luck to all.

I have chronicled most of my journey in my blog here on LBT. To get to it, I think you just click on my photo. If not, post and let me know. I'll try to figure it out.

Wow, Aivey it really seems like the process has been pretty smooth for you! I am excited to hear that considering I have UHC as well. When I was at the Dr's they just made things seem so simple..I dont know if thats a bad thing or a good thing lol. Well anyways, congratulations and keep us updated, your blog is great!

Hi, all!! Wanted to check in & see how everyone is doing. I think this thread got buried!!

I am still waiting on insurance. They say they have up to 30 days....so we will see.

Some of you are getting close! Everyone moving along ok??

Hi all, just checking in! Hope all is well... I got my medical clearance now I just need to meet with the doctor again and get all the Pre and Post op nutrition then I will get my date, praise the lord! I AM READY!