Okay, so I am a very impatient person. I am leaving for a Nutritionist appointment at my surgeon's in about 20 minutes. But just couldn't wait and I decided to call Anthem BCBS (of Maine). And the lady I spoke with said I AM APPROVED!!!!! She went on to say my "admit date" is 09/14/09! So, that may be my surgery date --- am going to wait and confirm that with the surgeon's office today. I am on CLOUD 9 right now!

Cool! That is my Birthday so I won't forget that one. Glad you are approved! Good Luck!

Congratulations!!! I am so glad you are approved.

Well, I have gained 5lbs since my last nutritionist appt:sad: But I knew I hadn't done so good this last month. The nutritionist told me if as surgery approaches, if I cannot maintain a 5 % loss, then I will have to do a pre-op liquid diet. So, I have to try to stay on track these next few weeks!

BUT, I found out my surgery date is going to be AUGUST 11 vs. the Sept. 14 date the insurance company told me. YAY!!!

I noticed that your under the BMI guidelines. Did you have any other risk factors. I don't mean to be too nosey but I'm meeting with the doctor tomorrow to see if I will qualify and I'm so scared I won't meet the guidelines. I am sick and tired of not having control of my weight. I've been fat since I was 10!

I noticed that your under the BMI guidelines. Did you have any other risk factors. I don't mean to be too nosey but I'm meeting with the doctor tomorrow to see if I will qualify and I'm so scared I won't meet the guidelines. I am sick and tired of not having control of my weight. I've been fat since I was 10!

Yes, I am on medication for high cholesterol. I also have GERD.

Congratulations on your decision to get banded and good luck on your journey.

:thumbup:Congrats!! I would start trying to cut back now. Not sure about your nutritionist, but I had to see my twice, b/c she told my surgeon, she did not think I was serious about changing my eating habits. So, try not gain anymore weight.