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I'm scheduled for 10/11! I am so so so excited. I'm on day two of liquids. But I have a question, what kind of liquids other than shakes can I have?

Hi everyone, Question -- when you submit your paperwork what is it that the insurance company looks for? Is it supposed to show that you lost weight? Can you get denied if you went up in weight? I am trying to get my lap band done and I am struggling to get an actual date. I am trying not to get frustrated but it's crazy all the hoops they make you jump thru. Thanks in advance for your help. Susana

All of you have confirmed what I had been thinking. My doctor submitted all of my documents including the required medically supervised diet. My insurance requires me to do a four month diet, which I've done. It just so happens that since my initial consultation my weight has increased. I've gained weight purposely because I missed the required BMI count by 2. I need to be at a 40 BMI, at that time I was at a 38. Another factor is that I am tall. At my initial consultation I did not qualify because my BMI was low due to my height. Now that my BMI is where it needs to be I figured it would go a lot smoother. Not the case. From what I am being told, I may have to do another four months of dieting. The way I see it, I've been dieting all my life, how much more dieting do I need to do?!?

Not yet before I get a date I need my insurance approval. My doctor (whom I love to pieces) was a little slow submitting all my documents. That has slowed down my approval.

Hey there everyone! I'm from Yonkers, NY. Not banded yet, waiting on insurance approval.

Yes girl, my man is in some serious trouble after this band thing happens! Like the song goes "Be Prepared" (its from the Lion King, just in case any of you don't know what I'm referring to)

Hello All, As of last week Tuesday my surgeon's office has all my documents. I've tried multiple times to get some help but my coordinator does not return any of my phone calls or emails. I have GHI and I am trying to figure out how long it takes to get my documents approved? Will I be notified by mail or by a phone call? How to go about scheduling my surgery etc. I'm starting to feel like I'm starting to feel ignored. I have GHI, I'm in NYC, and I'm working with the NYC medical center. Any advice you have or can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Wow Alex! She called and left me a voicemail. She told me in the voicemail that she's in transition from one office to another. Regardless of I was just happy to hear back from her. ALEX THANK YOU!! I don't know what you said or did but I'm forever grateful. I'll update you guys once I actually speak with her.

Quick update called again today and was told that she's also handling another doctors patients. Called my insurance and nothing has been submitted for approval. All I want is for someone to tell me what's going on. I'll be trying again tomorrow.

I am working with Lendita. She handles all of Dr. Schwack's patients.

When I went for my initial consultation they were great. Thanks for letting me know. It did seem like they are kind overwhelmed. I guess I'm just being impatient.

Yes I am.

Hi everyone, Tomorrow is my consultation with my surgeon. I'm excited and nervous. I'm halfway through my six month diet, however I don't exactly know what to expect. I've got all my insurance documents and my doctors support. Can anyone share their experiences with me? I'm meeting Dr. Brad Schuwack at NYU in Manhattan. Thanks in advance.

I had my consultation today and you were right I had nothing to worry about. I learned that insurance requirements changed and that I qualify for surgery! My insurance now, only requires a 4 month diet instead of 6. Lastly because I've already started the pre-on diet I've satisfied the pre-op diet requirement. I'm kinda excited but nervous at the same time.

Thank you so much for sharing with me. I'd really like to get my surgery done that I feel like if I say the wrong thing I'll be told no. Have you ever felt that way? MAybe it's just jitters.

I am not banded yet, but if this is the case I need to start prepping my husband!!

I am not banded yet, but if this is the case I need to start prepping my husband!!

How was your experience with them? I had my psychological visit today. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

Im in the same boat. My boss can't hold water!! He blabs about everything, he's worse than a girl. I've only told one of the girls at my job and she's been so supportive. It also just happens that she's leaving the job. Also you don't have to share everything, calorie counting is all they need to know. Sharing to much info leads to too many unnecessary opinions.

Hello everyone, I'm considering working with the doctors at NYU. My pcp says that they are the best. I'm just starting my pre-approval 6 month diet. Can anyone offer me some advice on how that process goes? I've been dieting all my life and I'm kind of annoyed with the 6 months pre-approval diet. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Hello everyone, my name is Susana. I'm considering lap band surgery and would LOVE any words of wisdom you can share. I've just started the whole process so I'm really really new to all of this. Thanks in advance for all your help.

Hi everyone, I'm considering getting lap band surgery. I've started the process of getting approved and meeting the requirements. I'm kind of nervous and excited. Any words of wisdom that you can share will be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.