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Well I guess I will not be banded on the 27th. My insurance company denied me. I am getting a lawyer and will appeal. Anyone ever get a denial overturned? Amy

Thanks Alex, It was denied for insuficiant medical notes. and because they feel the surgery is ivestigational. So now I am trying to get the medical noted that they want then I can work on the investigational part. How long did it take you to get approved. Thanks for the reply Amy

wow! Thats a bit scary. I never even thought of the wrong band being put in. Geesh the things we have to worry about. Amy

I just got a date for October 27th. I am so excited and nervous all at the same time. I just hope that my insurance co. will approve me. Keep your fingers crossed for. Amy

Doesn't that just make you feel like you are walking on a cloud. I hope that feeling never ends for you.. Amy

Thanks everyone!. Ok you don't have to cross all of your body parts I really do appreciate it though...lol It sounds more painful than a game of twister.lol The clothing exchange sounds like a great idea. I will keep you posted on the insurance. Amy

Thanks you all so much. I have learned so many things from all of you. And just knowing that you all have been there and done that really makes me feel a bit more at ease. I am going away on the 15th of Oct. The day after I get back will be the day I start my liquid diet. I just really hope that I am approved. I don't want to have to go through the appeals process. I was laughing about the clothing thing. I haven't been shopping in 2 years and I wear the same few outfits that I have over and over. I can't wait to get rid of them..lol Thanks again. Amy

Lainie, Congrats on the first step. I am just finishing all of my pre sugery testing. I have one more appt. with the psychologist on thur. and then I am DONE.. It goes by quick but be prepared to be busy..lol Good luck. and Good health to you. Amy

Hi Lainie, Welcome to this wonderful place. I have learned a lot here. I am not banded yet. I just finished all my testing and will hopefully get a surgery date this week. Good luck Amy

Your family is just Beautiful!. I have to say your son looks a bit like that handsome cowboy guy from survivor. I can't remember his name though. lol Amy

WOW! You look gorgeous. Keep up the great work. Amy

I can't believe I am alsmost done with all the pre testing. In about two weeks I will be able to call my surgeon and get a date for surgery... I wonder how long it will be untill I have my surgery. the quicker the better. I just had my upper GI. Man did that stink!. I hope my stress test on Monday and Tuesday will be easier..lol Anyone have to have a nuclear stress test. I am a bit Nervous.. Amy

I know it just sends me right back to when I was a kid and my dad sitting in his chair smoking his pipe. It is so hard for me to remember him at all, but when I smell that scent it is so easy to picture in my mind... Amy

"Free of the need to see if I'm really the fattest person in the room." OMG! I thought I was the only person who did this. You are amazing with words! That touched me . and also reminded me that I am not the only one who feels like a prisoner. Thanks for sharing. Oh and when I need to write an appeal letter to my insurance co. I am coming to you...lol I think you could even bring them to tears.. Good luck with the surgery. And I hope your wife is better soon. Amy

Ohhh You guys are giving me the chills.. I love this stuff. Ok Here is are my favorites. When I was younger my Nana passed on and left me her favorite music box. I left it on my dresser, never touched it, just left it there. On special days, birthdays anniversaries.etc. That little old music box would start playing. It was not even scary it was soothing to know she was wathching over me. My Daddy died when I was 14 and he comes around every now and again. I can smell him. Like Donali said about the cig. Smell. But I smell My dads Pipe tobacco he smoked some apple cherry stuff. My Brother hears my dad whistle some times.. Amy

Wow! What a great feeling that must be for you. I would have cried too!.lol I think you look terrific in your very stylish work out clothing. Keep up the great work. Before you know it you will be shopping in all the " Normal people" Sections... Amy

Donali, You look great! Congrats on getting the jeans on. I get so bumed if its cold and My Hubby offers his jacket I can't even put it on. But maybe someday if I have the surgery I will be feeling the same way you do. Amy

Congratulations! I bet your very excited and nervous all at the same time. I think the hubby's get scared and don't know how to admit it so they come across as being unsupportive. My Hubby can be like that too. I finally got him to admit that he was affraid. At least you have the support of your friends and of course all the great people here. I myself have not been banded as of yet so I will look forward to hearing you banding story. Good luck Amy

WOW! You look fantastic. You must be so proud of your self. I can not wait to be able to show some great before and after pics...lol Thanks for sharing Amy

I am going to see my first set of Doctors next week and I am getting a bit nervous that they will find something wrong with me and I will not be able to get the band. I was wondering what kind of things would cause me not to qualify for the lap band. I have heard of so many conflicting things. and I know this should be a question for my surgeon but I forgot to ask. Also, did everyone have to have a stress test before getting their band. If so what is it like. Thanks so much. Amy

Thank you all so much for the info. I guess I am just nervous I am sure it will dispiate once I get through the testing. Thanks Again Amy

Alex, Thanks for the heads up on Aetna. I am going to get busy and write down everything so I can get them to cover me. At least I know there is some hope..lol Amy

Hi Kim, I am at about the same point you are. I did already get the go ahead from my PCP and met with the surgeon But I just wanted to let you know I know how you feel I wa so affraid that my PCP would not be on the same page as me I went armed with tons of info and let me tell you If I was this prepared while in school I would have made straight A's all along..lol But to my surprise My PCP was totally on my side and I never needed all the info I had with me. She gave me my referal and now I am off and running. I Have an appt. with the cardiologist and pulminologist this coming week. I have Aetna insurance and they wont cover the surgery either. So I wish you oodles of luck. and who knows maybe we will be having our suregery dates close together...lol Amy

I am off on the Quest for the band..lol I have just had my consult with a surgeon and I really like him. I have made an appointment to see the cardiologist, I am so afraid of that stress test what if they find something and I can't have the band placed, I also go to see the pulmonologist. The Doc. says i could have the surgery in about 3 months. Only problem is my Insurance most likely will not pay for it... I am so excited this could really be it for me. I am also so nervous. Glad I found this group tho. You have all been very inspiring and informative. Thanks Looking forward to being one of you..lol Amy

Wow! Those are a beautiful inspiration . Not too mention that you look wonderful. Your family is beautiful too. Keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing. Amy