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I'm still here, I just spend most of my time on the Springfield, MO board or on the April '08 board. Only 8 more day till banding!!!

ColoradoChick, Susanbee and magic 1127 were all scheduled for surgery today. Has anyone heard from any of them? I hope their surgeries went well.

Yep, I'm definitely bitchy and basically just in no mood to put up with crap from anyone. Good thing I live alone. :-) How are you doing with the preop diet? My Doc said first week 1 meal a day with the rest protein drinks and the second week just protein drinks, but I'm finding it easier to just do the drinks. It seems like if I start eating I don't want to stop, but after a couple days of just drinks, I'm no longer hungry.

You can right click on the image in any of these posts, copy it, then go to edit signature on your page and paste it onto your signature. Welcome to the April Avengers!

I don't know if Cox does WLS, I just assumed they did. My insurance requires using St Johns, so I didn't look any further. I'm just glad my insurance is covering my surgery. :-)

I got my date! I'll be banded 4/16!!!!!!!!! :biggrin2:

Happy bandiversary Maziemommy!!!

I finally got my date!! I'll be banded 4/16.

Welcome! I don't know if you're going through St John's or Cox, but Dr Edwards a St John's holds monthly seminars about WLS that can answer a lot of your questions. You can also pick up paperwork there that's specific to your insurance company's requirements. Their # is 820-3800. Good luck!

Hi Kim: You don't need to worry about what Doc E will think, he'll be thrilled!! You've lost 122 pounds in 1 year. That's an entire adult human being!!! You're doing fantastic!!!!!!! Congratulations and happy bandiversary! :w00t:

Hi Kim: We're still here. I'm just still in hurry up and wait mode. I see Dr Edwards for my final consult and surgery date on April 1st and I'm just trying to keep from losing my mind waiting. I've been thinking of selling my house here in Marshfield and moving into Springfield, so I'm keeping myself busy giving the house a facelift before I put it on the market. Know anyone looking to buy a nice 2 bedroom 1 bath in Marshfield? New electric, plumbing, central a/c. Renovated bath.......... Happy Saturday. Karen

Hi lizb88: There's a thread on the FAQ & reference board with a list of things to have ready for surgery. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f73/post-op-checklists-things-have-before-surgery-14814/ Good luck!

I just right clicked on the April Avengers logo on ColoradoChick's post and copied it, then went to Edit Signature and pasted it onto mine.

Congratulations and may the luck of the Irish go with you into surgery!

You're looking fabulous! You're an inspiration to all of us just starting out. Thanks!

I thought I'd be able to get banded in March, but I finally got my approval yesterday, only to find out my surgeon is on vacation until April 1st. I've scheduled my final consult with him that day and get my surgery date then. So long Shrinking Shamrocks, hello !

Well it looks like I won't be a Shrinking Shamrock after all. I finally got my approval, only to find out my surgeon is on vacation until 4/1. :thumbup: Good luck to you all and I wish you long, healthy lives.

I was still hoping to be banded by the end of the month, but Dr Edwards is on vacation till 4/1. I'll see him then for my final consult and get my surgery date.

Congratulations!!! We'll both be losers soon.

Mary called this morning and said I've been approved!!! Dr Edwards' office will call me tomorrow to schedule the final consult where he will set the date for surgery. Happy happy happy happy!!!

I work till 8:00 so I can't make it to the meetings. :-(

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I called Aetna this morning to see how they're doing on the approval and was told they denied it on Friday. The man I spoke with told me they didn't receive the doctors notes or any of my medical records. I called Mary and she got in touch with them. She'd faxed them 76 pages worth of notes and records and the person she spoke with confirmed they got them. It turns out all that's missing was 2 pages of doctors notes, so she refaxed them. So it's back to waiting.

No, nothing yet :glare:. I'll give them till next Monday then start calling. I'm a very persistant person. So how did things go with the dentist? Is the root canal and crown finished? How are Mazie and your Mommy doing? From the numbers on your ticker it looks like you're doing great . We all appreciate your support, now keep us updated on your life too. We care. Thanks

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