rottiemama2003

Today is the 6th did you heard?

I have BCBS of TN and the coordinator of the weight loss center told me the same thing. I thing during that time we will learn to eat better and exercise. Sorry I did not have any better news, I am just glad they pay for it, I will jump all the hoops they want

Congrads.... I look so forward to that I am just starting

We like the same Basketball team

Hello, I have been a way for a while, got discouraged with the insurance fight. Now I am back, I am going to Galesburg,IL, My first seminar is 2-28-2013, really looking forward to it, my insurance requires 6month Dr. supervised weight loss so after the seminar then I will learn my next step... I have been researching the lapband for a few years and my sister-in-law has been banded 5years and she is doing good she had share the good and the cautions. So I will read everyone that post and I will share my journey as well, I am married to a wonderful man of almost 40years we have 4 children, two dogs and a puppy (turd) we have 12 grands and 3 great grands. So I hope this will help to get to know us better.

I am scheduled to go to a seminar in Feb at this hospital, I was wondering had anyone been in their program Rottiemama2003

Is there a support group for WLS in the area? Audrey

Will your pcp do your fill and follow-up? Audrey

Hi, Alan I'm from Sparta and I have yet to be banded. Have you tried www.obesityhelp.com there is a variety there. I have a consult with the surgeon on 23th of May Audrey

Hi Shawnna, I live in Sparta,il glad to hear you are doing well. Thanks for sharing with us. How was the Surgeon any recommendation? Audrey

Has anyone use Dr.Seigal or Vista Hospital in Northen Il. I have a consult with him next week just looking for some feed back. Audrey

has any one tried Dr Aaron Seigel or Dr Gibson in Waukegan IL?

did they answer you questions and check your insurance? How informate is the seminar? Thanks Audrey

have anyone went to a seminar with Newstart yet?

Thanks for that website www.obesityhelp.com because I found a hospital and doctor closer to me and will take my insurance 100% This has made me so excited Audrey

Wish you the best hang in there we are here, waiting to hear how well you did. I'm looking forward to my nervous day Audrey

I don't know, I work for a hospital and In our network one hospital stated that they did the surgery for those two, and I said if they do it for them I would fight for mine. Let's keep up dating on our progress Audrey

Welcome If they deny you don't give up Medicare and medcaid pay for this so please don't give up Audrey

I will start that today, I called and my doctor had to send in a predetermination letter. But it is COVERED. Baby step #1 I've go my surgerons appt for 4/13/07. Help me not to be so nervous about the process:faint: :help: Audrey:confused:

how long does it take from Dr. visit to surgery? Audrey

I was wondering if anyone had there band done by Dr. Gibson from Gurnee @ Vista Care Center in Waukegan,IL I have an appt with him in April could use some help:help: Audrey

Your surgery was Friday how are you? I have a date to see the Dr. but I need to get the rest of the team scheduled for that day because I can't go that far twice. Audrey

I will see a Dr. Gibson in northern Illinois has anyone used him. If so please give me some feedback Audrey

Hi, I'm new here and I'm scheduled to see my Dr. on 4/13 and everyone else I can see. I have 4 children and 8 grandchildren 4dogs and 1grandchildren dog. I have sleep apnea high blood pressure, and gerd. My husband has not yet agreed but he does not know is that his sister has had the surgery and she has been a great support to me. Only draw back is due to our insurance the closest hospital is 6.5 away. I will have to look for a Dr. close to do my fills. I have not been to a seminar yet sort of backward but I want to get it done and be on my way. Thanks for having me.:help: Rottiemama