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I also have UHC and it took them almost 2 weeks. I was amazed how quick it went thru. I am scheduled 3/26 and my pre testing is scheduled 3/5. Good luck on getting the approval. I know you are excited

I also have UHC and it took them almost 2 weeks. I was amazed how quick it went thru. I am scheduled 3/26 and my pre testing is scheduled 3/5. Good luck on getting the approval. I know you are excited

I am from Columbus,Ohio too!! I just scheduled my surgery and will have Ramos as my surgeon. My surgery date is March 26th. I go in on March 5th for pre-admission testing. I am not sure what all is involved in that but I am excited. I am trying not to get overly excited and have not talked to anyone on my team at work about it yet. I am sure I will need to eventually. I am so thankful that we have this chat site. Does anyone have any good ideas of what to eat for breakfast,lunch and dinner for the pre-op diet? Right now I am eating ff,sf yogurt for breakfast a low-fat cheese for a morning snack,either a sm salad or sm bowl of tuna for lunch and then afternoon nack is Special K bar and then a light dinner. I think dinner is going to be the worst part of my day to get thru especially eating with my husband but I need to suck it up and get over it. Does anyone have any good dinner ideas for me? I know I am rambling on and on but I really have no one to talk to about all of this stuff

I just got my approval letter in the mail from my insurance company. I am so excited I talked to Yolanda at Barix and she said they are backed up and it may not be until the end of Feb. or beginning of March before I can get in for my next appt. before scheduling me for the procedure. I am excited that I finally got the acceptance from my insurance company it feels like it is going to take forever:cool:

Hi, Angie I am alo going to be banded by Ramos and actually just call my insurance company yesterday and was advised that I was approved. I am just stuck on what happens next? How long it will take once Barix recieves my approval letter

I called my insurance company yesterday and was advised I was approved for the procedure and was so excited. Then everything started running thru my head: What happens now?,How much longer till the procedure?,How long will I be off of work?,etc,etc,etc... Can someone please help answer some of my questions? Thanks

Hi everyone!! I called my insurance company yesterday and they advised me that I was APPROVED. I was shocked that it went thru so fast, thought I would have problems. Now I need to wait for my letter and not sure what happens after that.. ( can anyone else help in that area??) Now I am also getting a little nervous about the procedure. I hear things about people not being able to swallow (what is that like is it scary?) also what about the pain and how long will I be off work?,etc.. Can someone,anyone please give me some advice on what to expect after approval and how long they think it will be from this point and also how long they were off work,etc... I have a sit down job Thanks:confused: :smile:

So how was the banding? How are you feeling? What part of Ohio are you from?

I have United and just had paperwork submitted a few days ago and was wondering how long it took others to get approval. I am so excited and nervous at the same time and find myself being a little impatient Still waiting on insurance approval 250 lbs

congratulations on your surgery do you have any suggestions on what to bring with you to the hospital? I wish I had a remedy for your bloating I hope you start feeling better and now I know I need to look forward to nausea. (I hate that feeling but it will go away)

where are you from? Have you already been approved by your insurance?

How was the surgery? How are you feeling? Any input on what to take to the hospital? Any pain?

I am still waiting on approval from my insurance company (united) I called them last Wednesday and was told that it was still pending and to call back in 2 days and so on Friday I called back and was told by the rep that she could not find the paperwork and was told to callback again in a few days. That is so frustrating (the waiting) I hope I get approval soon, I already went thru the seminar and had my first consult and I am just waiting on insurance

congratulation on your approval. I am so excited for you and wish you all the luck.

Congrats!! How long did it take for the approval?

Hi, my name is Midge and from Ohio and I feel the same way I just had paperwork turned in a few days ago not sure how long it will take. If you need someone to talk to I am here.

<p>I am 34 and my surgeon is going to be Dr. Ramos. I am waiting for approval from my insurance company. I am not sure what happens after that. I have been thinking about lapband for a long time and I love this support line.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>5'5"</p> <p>250 lbs.</p>

Does anyone have good examples of what to eat pre-banding?