kathystrick

There is a 12 steps thread in the support section that you might want to check out.

Sorry you had to go through this, but glad things turned out ok for you! Is everything going well now?

My husband was traveling to Beaufort to work for a while. He's driving to Charlotte now. Are you having surgery in Charleston?

I haven't seen them in person, just in a couple of drugstore ads Sunday. They look like disolvable strips. That would really be a great alternative to chewables! Susan, I want to think they were in the Walgreens and CVS ads. If we have them here in BFE, you should definitely be able to find them in Florida!

My policy didn't require a 6 month supervised diet, so it all depends on your plan. Better call and get a copy from the insurance company.

Your surgeon's office should also be able to give you information on this. Let them help you all they can. You are paying them, afterall. They jump through these hoops everyday, so they are a valuable resource. Good luck!

Hi Sandi! Welcome to LBT! Good luck with your approval. I have seen quite a few people here with UHC, so you should be able to find the answer to your question and probably loads of other info as well. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

So sorry this happened to you! Thank heaven for good friends! Please let us know what the doctor's office says once you talk to them. I would be interested to see if they will accept responsibility for the miscommunication or if they somehow try to blame you and your friend. Don't let this discourage you! You definitely have the strength to be successful banded. You just need a little more cooperation from your doctor's staff! Good luck to you!

Hi Caelyn! Welcome to LBT!

Hi and welcome to LBT! I'm sorry it is going to take you so long to get through the insurance hoops. At least you found all that out ahead of time instead of submitting for approval and being denied because you hadn't done everything! Use that time to get your mind straight and start adjusting your eating habits so it won't be such a shock once you have surgery. Good luck and let us know if you have any questions!

Hia nd welcome to LBT. Congratulations on your approval. What a great way to celebrate turning 40! Good luck with your pre-op testing and please keep us posted on your progress.

Hi and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your speedy approval. Post as soon as you feel up to it after surgery and let us knwo how you are doing. Good luck!

Sounds interesting indeed!

Hi and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your decision to get the band. Have you done any pre-op testing yet? Good luck with that approval!!

It's natural, and I must say, something I am not looking forward to at all. From what I have read, it does get better though. Good luck and hope you get to feeling better soon!

I have Anthem and it does day 35 with 2 or more co-morbidities, but it wouldn't hurt to call and get a copy of your policy jsut to be sure. Every plan is different. Good luck!

Hope you get to feeling better soon and sorry you have had so many complications. Thanks for posting the updates though. Take care of yourself!!

Congratulations! What great news!! Glad you are feeling better today. Good luck to you!

Congratulations and good luck! Post as soon as you feel up to it after surgery. Sorry, I don't know about the candy!

This is what I am afraid of when it's time for my pre-op diet. WHen I first went in for my consultation the PA said they were doing a high-protein, low-carb pre-op diet at that time, but thinking of changing it to liquid. I hope not!!!

Sorry you have had so many issues. Good for you for realizing you need the help! Good luck dealing with your insurance and keep us posted on your progress!

Hi and welcoem to LBT! Congratulations on your date. It will be here before you know it. Good luck!

Hi and welcome to LBT! These boards are a great source of information and support. Good luck to you!

Congratulations! How great that must feel. YOu are diong a great job and are a real inspiration. Keep it up!

Good luck to both of you! Post to let us know how you're doing as soon as you feel up to it.