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Yesterday I received the go ahead from the insurance company. I have been on pins and needles these passed few weeks waiting for the word to come through. Now, I am waiting for the Doctor's nurse to contact me about scheduling. One step closer, I am.

Yesterday I received the go ahead from the insurance company. I have been on pins and needles these passed few weeks waiting for the word to come through. Now, I am waiting for the Doctor's nurse to contact me about scheduling. One step closer, I am.

Yesterday my insurance came through, so now I can look at scheduling the surgery. First off, three weeks ago I needed to send for some records from my previous medical facility. Once received the paperwork would be submitted to the insurance company. So, like I said I got the go ahead and in only three weeks. Now today I have a date..... March 13th... no its a thursday.:wink2:

Well, yesterday I recieved a phone call from my doctor's office manager, Ann. She told me that there is a snag in the works in getting insurance approval. Somehow, my medical records that were transfered a year ago are missing or incomplete in a major way. So, after talking with Ann, we got together with a med record specialist and we are now requesting records from my previous doctor and clinic, again! I hope this doesn't take weeks to complete. All other steps have been completed, so once these record get here we can go forth to the insurance company. Waiting!:biggrin:

Well, yesterday I recieved a phone call from my doctor's office manager, Ann. She told me that there is a snag in the works in getting insurance approval. Somehow, my medical records that were transfered a year ago are missing or incomplete in a major way. So, after talking with Ann, we got together with a med record specialist and we are now requesting records from my previous doctor and clinic, again! I hope this doesn't take weeks to complete. All other steps have been completed, so once these record get here we can go forth to the insurance company. Waiting!

So, Mikey how fast did you get the word back from your insurance company?

Well, two days have past since my first post. Nothing new to report other than this whole surgury process is starting to consume my every thought, and the conversations I am having with my wife are dealing with the upcoming surgery and the meal prior too and after. I can only imagine that this a nature course for some this serious. I look forward to this whole thing happening and I, once again, can shop in a store near by. LOL! So, nothing new other than a little rambling.

Well, two days have past since my first post. Nothing new to report other than this whole surgury process is starting to consume my every thought, and the conversations I am having with my wife are dealing with the upcoming surgery and the meal prior too and after. I can only imagine that this a nature course for some this serious. I look forward to this whole thing happening and I, once again, can shop in a store near by. LOL! So, nothing new other than a little rambling. :biggrin:

This is the start to my journey back to a former life. Yesterday I complete the six month doctor visits that is required by my insurance company (BCBS). I am now waiting for the insurance companies OK stamp on my paperwork. I know how slow paperwork can creep through the system, so I am a month or more from surgery. I am starting off a 365lbs at 5'11" and BMI about 50. I am borderline with a few medical issues that haven't cropped up yet, so I better do something. Yes, I have tried the diet plans from A to Z and a few I have tried a few more than once. Part of my problem is a bad back problem I recieved for a car accident in May 1990. At that time I was a 210, six foot military man in good shape. Since, it has been a downward spiral of weight gain and pain... Now, is the time for me to turn this around before medical issues crop up or death replaces this life. If you care to read my journey, I plan on posting at each event while going through this change of life. Since, my goal is 210, I might be writing for awhile. If you care to comment I would love to hear from you. -Bill

This is the start to my journey back to a former life. Yesterday I complete the six month doctor visits that is required by my insurance company (BCBS). I am now waiting for the insurance companies OK stamp on my paperwork. I know how slow paperwork can creep through the system, so I am a month or more from surgery. I am starting off a 365lbs at 5'11" and BMI about 50. I am borderline with a few medical issues that haven't cropped up yet, so I better do something. Yes, I have tried the diet plans from A to Z and a few I have tried a few more than once. Part of my problem is a bad back problem I recieved for a car accident in May 1990. At that time I was a 210, six foot military man in good shape. Since, it has been a downward spiral of weight gain and pain... Now, is the time for me to turn this around before medical issues crop up or death replaces this life. If you care to read my journey, I plan on posting at each event while going through this change of life. Since, my goal is 210, I might be writing for awhile. If you care to comment I would love to hear from you. -Bill

Colesd1, Hey thanks for the welcome and encouragement. Right now the ride is still in the starting gate... the first hill is coming up...

Mikey, So, how is it going? I thought I would drop you this note for a support group in your area; Virginia WLS Group SMDC Clinic 1101 9th Street N / 2nd floor lobby Virginia, Minnesota Meetings are third Monday of every month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Hello fellow Minnesotans. I am new to this site as of today. I am pre surgery for the lapband process. I have completed the visit with my doctors. I am waiting for the insurance company (BCBS) to give the OK. So, with the best schedule I am less than a month out from surgery, but more than likely, because how slow paperwork can move, I am a bit more than a month away. Currently, I am big man (three man in one) and I am looking to get back down to my military weight of 210. I do have friends and family support and now looking for a place to communicate with other going through the same process. I hope this is the place. Weight Loss - Diet Ticker