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I have to get up at 4 a.m. in the morning to get ready to see Dr. Bauman. My appt. is at 8:15. I have had the physical, pap, 8 vials of blood taken, sleep apnea test and a psych eval all last week. I only think I lack is an upper GI and seeing the nutrtionist. I hope he will look at all this and be able to see how serious I am abut having this surgery. Is there anyone on here that is having surgery in December by Dr. Bauman? Thank you for the support. I hope I have good news soon.

Hugs and prayers are coming your way.

So far so good. I saw my internist yesterday and he agreed to do everything he can to help. He did all the blood work, made an appt. for my psych eval and he is doing my physical on Monday. He is still in the process of making my upper GI and nutritionist appt. I am praying if I have everything done by the 21st that I can get my approval and surgery by the end of the year. If not- I am out alot of $$!!!!. But I think it is worth a try. Did anyone's insurance pay for any of these pre-things? Again, thank you for the encouragement. I check on here every day to make sure ya'll are all ok. One more thing- did anyone have to have a sleep study?

So, are you waiting for your insurance co. or the drs. ofc.? I hope you aren't in limbo much longer. Good luck to you!

I had bloodwork done on Friday. My psych eval is Wednesday. The only thing I am still waiting for is the upper GI. My internist is working on that appt. Hopefully, when I see Dr. B, the only thing left to do will be get my insurance approval and of course, the surgery.

Melissa- what all did Dr. B have you get? I'm going by the list that was emailed to me by the office. sleep study has now been scheduled for Monday night. So far Monday's schedule: 10 a.m. nutritionist 2 p.m. physical sleep study I'm trying soooo hard!!

Kathy- how does it feel to be in onderland?? I can't remember!!! You are doing an amazing job!

Thank you Cindy. And congratulations on your weight loss! 60+ lbs. is awesome!!!!

Hi! This is my first post even though I have been lurking for a while. A friend in Texas had the surgery a couple of months ago and is the one that introduced me to lap band. I contacted my insurance (BCBS of GA) and they said they would cover only until the end of this year! All bariatric surgeries would be dropped after that. Of course, that is only 2 mos. from now. I called Dr. Bauman's ofc. and the first appt. available was 12/13. IF I get everything needed between now and then- does anyone think there is even a slight chance of having the surgery this year? I've tried not to be down about this, telling myself what is meant to be, will be. But I really want and need this!!!!! Thank you for allowing me to be here!

Thanks to all of you! Hugs all around! XXXOOO

That's exactly what I'm going to do. Hopefully, my internist will help me pull everything together before the appt. Has anyone ever heard of a pre-approval? I'm going to call BCBS on Monday and ask them.

It just makes no sense to me why any insurance company would not cover all bariatric surgery. Good luck Rebecca.

Dr. B's office called with a cancellation!!! WOOOHOOOO! So instead of going 12/13, I go 11/21!!!!! Maybe there is a chance!! I am thrilled!!!!!!!!!!!

I called Dr. B's office again and asked them to please call me if they have any cancellations. Also I have an appt. with my internist tomorrow to see if he will jump in and help. I have decided I'd rather know I tried. Wish me luck.

Thank you so much for the invite but my daughter-in-law's baby shower is that day. Maybe it will work that I can come to the next one. Bondgirl- I took the appt. at Dr. B's office but the girl who scheduled it didn't sound very positive. Is there anyone else there that I could talk to that may be a little more sympathetic? You guys are great for responding so quickly.