RoseCity Girl

I am trying to cut back. I have to catch myself when I am eating. I am a high school teacher and I am having my surgery the Friday we get out for break. I hope that 10 days is enough time to recover. I can not believe I am having this surgery. I better get my behind into gear and prepare for the surgery and lifestyle change.

I called starting about five days after paperwork was submitted and every other day after that. (Seriously) I am glad I did because each time I called they needed something else so I was able to jump on it pretty quick. The nurse handling my case was nice and very helpful. As a matter of fact, she got everything in order today and with in two hours she called me back to tell me that I was approved and a few minutes later the doctor's office called to schedule my surgery.

Thanks, I pray that you will be approved. It is a long process but so worth it.

Dr. Babineau will be performing my surgery March 7th. I have heard nothing but good things about him. When I went to his consultation he answered all my husband's questions and gave him a totally different outlook about the surgery. My husband was originally against the surgery, but I now have his full support. I live in Tyler so let me know how everything goes.

Wanted to give you guys an update. I got the good news today, I was approve and I do not have to do the six month diet! I have my surgery set for March 7th!!!!

Congrats, I am in Tyler Texas and I am waiting for insurance approval with UHC. I spoke with my caseworker today and she said that I should hear something tomorrow. (They needed ANOTHER letter from my PCP) Say a prayer for me!

I hope I have it as easy as you did.

Hello, my name is Tiffenii and I am from East Texas. I am in the final stages of the approval process, just waiting to hear. I have my fingers crossed as I am waiting to hear from UHC. Hopefully, it will be worth the wait!! I think that the lapband would be a God send for me. After having three children and eating a poor diet I have gained about 70 pounds in seven years! I am 30 years old BMI is 37 Hope to be banded June 08

Genia, I live in Tyler. Who performed your surgery if you don't mind me asking

UHC requires the six month physician supervised weight loss. I do not know if I will have to do that yet. (My guess is yes) II have signed up for the program at the doctor's office just in case. I teach high school so I would like to have the surgery in June so the six months is no problem.

Thanks georgia girl! It's nice to meet you too. This forum rocks. It's nice to know that there are others out there like me that want to take charge of their health and well being.

I hope so, did you have to go through the six month diet plan or nutritional plan with your PCP. I think I may have to do this. I am a teacher so I would like to have the surgery in June.