BensonRN

It is amazing that a surgery that will make us healthier takes so long to get everyone on board. It woul have been easir to get approved for a whole body liposuction and a new pair of boobs. Not a bad idea. HA HA...

Thanks, I am happy for you too. I hope I can try and get in prior to Jan. so I dont even have to deal with new insurance. I dont want to get too excited because even with the referral I need to be approved, right?? My dr says it shouldnt be a problem.. I hope he is right.

Thanks, I am happy for you too. I hope I can try and get in prior to Jan. so I dont even have to deal with new insurance. I dont want to get too excited because even with the referral I need to be approved, right?? My dr says it shouldnt be a problem.. I hope he is right.

I just got home from doctors office. He is putting in my referral in, I made my appt. with my surgeon on 12th of December. Yeah!!!!!!!!! I am excited. I am soooo happy...Talk to you all soon.

I am in the process of trying to get approved by my insurance co. I have my second appt with my primary Dr today at 1:30. I have been researching this and trying to get my Dr.'s and everyone on board since last March. On January 1st my insurance changes to PPO so I will probably have to start all over. I hope not. I am going to try to get my Dr to put a referral through today and try to get a date for Dec. and avoid starting over. It probably wont be quick enough to work out. Does any one else feel frustated with the whole process? Well, wish me luck. I hope to get to know you all.

Does dayone accept BCBS PPO

Does anyone know if it is easier to get approved from HMO or PPO insurance. I am in IL. I have to choose my plan on Nov. 18 so I am trying to choose the easiest route. Thanks.

I havnt been here in awhile, I am glad you are all good. What is a supervised diet? I went to the dietician but she only went through life after banding. She didnt say anything about a diet. I have my lab work tomorrow and psych consult at end of month, what does he look for? I see my Dr. again on Nov. 2. He states I will be ready by Jan. or Feb. He is referring me to Dr Batty and his partners. Any one heard of them? I belive they are in Elgin Provena Hospital.

I am in the process of trying to be approved also. I went to the dietician she did not put me on a diet she just told me about life after banding. Am I supposed to be on a supervised diet to get approved?

I am hoping for January. I cannot wait.

I am very excited, I am glad I am in the right spot. I love hearing your accomplishments and am excited to join as one soon.

Hi, I am just starting process of getting banded. I have my dietician appt next week. I have to schedule my pshych eval.. Dr. says to come back in nov. and hopefully will be ready to go around the first of the year. Any advice? I am from the Aurora area.

I am in the process of trying to get banded and have my insurance pay. I have my dietician meeting next week. I have to see the psychologist. What kind of things do you do at these meetings? I have had a hard time eating healthy since I started thinking about banding. Has any one else went through that? I do not know if it is the stress or what but I seem like I have lost any will power I ever had.

I have not been banded yet, I am working on insurance approval. Dr. says probably around Jan. or Feb. 2008. Just wanted to say great job to you guys. I cant wait.

Hi, I am new to this site. I went to my primary today to start the referral process. I have to go to the dietician and psycologist now. My Dr. says it will probably be early 2008 when I am ready to go. I cant wait.