swollen2swanky

That is amazing!! Congrats and Good Luck!!

I have my pre-op testing on the 27th of this month. Thank you!

Thank you!!

I just got my approval call and I will be banded July 11th. So excited!! It took 13 days for approval from my INS. Good Luck everyone!!

I have BCBS of IL and was approved today. It took 13 days. No pre-op diet, my signature shows my process! Good Luck!

I got my call today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am approved! It took 13 days. Good Luck to everyone! I will be a July Bandster! July 11th :D :D

I believe they have waved the supervised diet, at least for my company anyway. I would really like a June band date, but I will be happy with whatever. Thanks for the reply.

Bummer, I hope you find out something soon.

Yes he is. What do you think so far? I go back tomorrow for my last appt before approval, I think!!

Hi everyone! I have been creeping around on this website for some time now and I am finally going through the steps to have the procedure done. I just got my call today to schedule my surgeon appointment for the last visit before I get approved. I have been overweight most of my life, but I have been really packing on the pounds since I had my son in 2009. My highest weight was 284 when I was pregnant and I am currently at 267. I did lose all my baby weight that I gained during pregnancy, but then I have gained some of it back and I do not want to gain it all. I have tried all the different diets, I exercise, and I can usually lose some weight, but then I find it all again along with some extra. I am looking at the procedure to be the tool I have always been looking for to help me stay on track with my diet adventure and exercise. I am so impressed with all the success stories on this site and can only hope to be one of those one day and be able to help someone else make the decision to have this procedure done to help improve their life and health like you all have for me. I started a blog to keep track of my journey for myself and to maybe share with others like me in the future of meeting my goal. You are welcome to view my blog and comment with any encouragement along the way or tips if you see I am doing something in the wrong manner. I hope to be able to join the June bansters soon. Kati www.swollen2swanky.blogspot.com

You totally just made my day!! I sure hope mine is that fast and I get approved!! Was it long after your approval before you could schedule the procedure? How are things going now? Thanks for the reply!

How exciting to know you are approved. I can't wait. I have one more appointment then I should find out if I am approved. I bordom eat too, but I know we can do it!! Good luck! Kati

I am just getting started, and I have seen my primary doctor for the paperwork needed by my doctor, Pysch eval doctor appt, dietician and nurse appt just yesterday, then my next step is to meet the doctor and go over everything (get approved) then schedule my surgery and one other appt but I forgot what it was..some kind of class. Good luck!

I can't wait to say I wear a size 6!!! I am currently a mirror image you what you were (I am only 2 pounds over your start weight and same height!!) and in the process of seeing the dietician and nurse actually tomorrow. If you don't mind me asking, what all did you have to qualify, or did you self pay. I am going through my insurance and I hope I have met the needed critiera. Fingers Crossed!! Good luck on your 30 to lose, you can do it! Kati

I am scheduled to see the Dietician and Nurse this Thursday. Any advise or information needed for this step in the process? So far, my insurance will cover the procedure, and I think I will meet the standards, but unsure. Fingers Crossed Thanks in advance for any info. Kati

Way to go! I hope to be in the same place soon. I have my Dietician and Nurse Appt this week. Congrats

I am looking for the best St. Louis, Mo area doctor to make my first visit, please give me your best experiences.

Did any of you have the SILS done?