IL_MissKitty

[font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][size=5][color=#800080]10-09-11 - I am in the beginning stage. I went to a seminar in April 2011 but just saw the lapband Dr in September. After the seminar, I told myself I could lose the weight on my own...WRONG. So basically I wasted almost 4 months. Anyway, as a requirement for my insurance I have to undergo a doctors weight management plan for six months, which I start October 11, 2011. At this point, my surgery will be next year in late April or early May. I am trying to get all my ducks in row now and I am researching everything and everywhere I can regarding the surgery. [/color][/size]

[size=5][color=#800080]04-12-12 - Update. The insurance co denied me, then my Dr sent in an appeal. I was denied again. Then my Dr's office said for me to do an appeal. They said sometimes the insurance companies just need to hear the patient wants the surgery and that the Dr is not out for the money. I was able to do a phone call appeal, which I did the same day as I got the second denial. Much to my surprise and the surprise of the Drs office I was approved. I think we had all given up. Due to a new position at my job, I could not get my surgery scheduled until Wednesday, June 13th. I will be staying in the hospital overnight and then home. I will take the following week off from work and should be good to go back to work on June 25th. [/color][/size][/font]