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Congratulations Renewedhope. That is wonderful. You are doing great. Things like that makes this journey soooo worth it.

Hi 4jin Sorry it took me so long to reply. I had to fly to Tampa for a business meeting. My BMI is 46 and my co morbidities are asthma and high blood pressure. I attended Dr. Edward Lin's seminar in August and chose him as my surgeon. I have my preop appointments next week, so hopefully i will get my date then. I live in the Buckhead area. What part of Atlanta are you? Good luck with everything.

Sorry, I meant my mind was elsewhere. Typing too fast.

Yes, mine is PPO. I went on a cruise right after it was submitted so atleast my mine was elsewhere LOL!!! I was actually approved in a week but didn't get the new until that date. I agree the waiting is the worst part.

Hi GaPeach. I live in Atlanta in the Buckhead area. This a wonderful website and very informative. I will be banded by Dr. Edward Lin at Emory. I have my preop appointments next week and then i will get my date. I have BCBS also and i had no problem gettting approved. Good luck with everything.

Thanks Roxie.

Hi Guys, I was just informed that i have to have an EGD. Has anyone else had this done and what should i expect?

Kathy, by the way, I am Charise.

Hi Kathy. Welcome to the site and also welcome to GA. I am not too far from you. I live in Buckhead/Brookhaven area. This site is very informational and there are alot of great and supportive people on here. I was just approved by insurance on Friday, so next week, I start my pre-surgery testing. I will be banded at Emory by Dr. Edward Lin. Still trying to debate on whether i want to wait til December and enjoy my mother-in-laws great Thanksgiving feast or just take the first available date. You mentioned you were looking for a job, what do you do?

Hi SlimShady. Have you called them? I have BCBS of GA also. My info was submitted on September 27th and i was approved October 12th.

Just got the news today. Now i can exhale!!!!:whoo:

I got the call today that i have been APPROVED. My weekend is already off to a great start. Now i can exhale.

Well Erica, let me be the first to say welcome. I cant give you any advice being that i am waiting to be banded, but i can tell you that this forum is very informational. I am now very prepared for what lies ahead and I owe it all to this site. Good Luck

I hope so. Its been 2 weeks. The benfits administrator and I are friends, so she is having our broker call to see what is taking so long.

Hi Pattychat, I am also a patient of Dr. Lin's. I live in Atlanta and I am currently waiting on Insurance approval. Hoping to be banded in Nov. His number is 404-778-5673. Good Luck

Congratulations!! How long did it take for your approval?

Good Morning. I also have BCBS POS. The lapband is covered in my policy, so hopefully i won't have a problem getting approved. I live in the Brookhaven area. Literally down the street from Lenox Mall. Are you in Atlanta? By the way, I'm Charise

Hi guys, my information was submitted last week. How long should i wait before i call BCBS? Should i just wait it out and let them call me? Very nervous and anxious.:nervous

Thanks guys. I called and a representative name Carl told me that he doesn't see anything on file yet, so I guess the wait continues.

Hi SGHATL, Are you in Atlanta? If so, where are you having your surgery done and who is your surgeon? My Surgeon is Dr. Edward Lin with Emory. Hoping to be banded soon.

Hi, If you are speaking of Dr. Edward Lin at Emory, he is awesome. I am hoping to be banded by him this month or next month. I met him in April and since then we have spoke often. He is very supportive and his listens to you. Unlike other surgeons who just tell you what they want you to know. I have had 2 consults with him and left feeling like i was making the best decision i will ever make in my life. Just waiting on BCBS to approve me and I hopefully i will be banded soon. Good luck with you decision.

That's awesome. Congratualtions. When are you scheduled to be banded? I am still in the insurance approval phase.

Thanks Pennie I will definitely keep you guys posted.

Hi Georgia Girl, Congratulations on your weight loss. I am in Atlanta and hoping to be banded soon. My info was just submitted to BCBS on Friday, so i am keeping my fingers cross. Where in Georgia do you live?

Hi all, I just found out that i have to have this done before approval. I have done everything else that is required. Has anyone had this done? If so, what happens during this visit. Thanks.