moonandstarzz

Doesnt matter to me yall can choose what name yall want but as for me I have had this signature for about 5 mths now on here and Im not changing so I will keep it and yall can do whatever. No this is not meant to cause a arguement its just my opinion when alot of time has been put into something its not as easy to just whip up stuff u know and im quite happy with the two I have, the one in my siggie and another I havent shown yet. So do as yalls wish I wont vote cause my vote is not going to change. Sorry! P.s. thank you to the ones that said they like my signature.

THe 1st visit is 175 i believe its for the this one test you have to do along with the first consultation. Then $175 for the inbody testing and consult with dietician, the 3rd appt is $225 its the consult with the surgeon itself. I was told that once surgery is completed that you get the surgeon consultation fee reimbursed or put towards the deductible. My husband didnt agree with having to pay upfront cause we have 2 insurances but we did. As far as Malipar I went to his seminar 2 yrs before deciding on the lap band, and he plainly states he does not do the lapband, he doesnt believe in it, doesnt recommend it, etc. He said that if he had a patient that wanted the band that he would refer them to a different surgeon cause he wouldnt do it. With dr facundus I love the fact that I can actually understand him. He looks like you wouldnt be able to understand a word he says. But his english and accent is perfect. Sounds normal. I had to do the 6 mth diet prior to it so that insurance would cover it. I am having to do a psych eval and then should be approved and banded next month.

I have Aetna as primary and BCBS as secondary

my insurance requires the 6 mth diet. i have already completed mine and waiting for my psych eval so that I can get my approval and have my surgery next month.

my unjury came pretty quick, i orderd, the chocolate, vanilla, and the fruit one cant remember the name i havent orderdt he unflavored or chicken one yet so let me know how the unflavored works out.

I havent been banded yet but Im using Dr Facundus. I am in the waiting for approval process. I just found out that my insurance is now demanding psych evals even though the policy didnt state that I would be required. I would be glad to answer what questions I can. I am planning to have the surgery hopefully by mid august.

I plan to have my band late july early aug, i been thinking more aug 4th, Im just waiting on my insurance company to give me my approval.

Well prior to anyone coming on this board I was the first person on it and I came up with August 08 Slimmers I already have 2 signatures designed one is in my siggie.

congrats keep us posted

just be careful eatting it cause i know my surgeon doesnt want me to gain anything prior to surgery or he will postpone it.

congrats Im still waiting for my approval but Im shooting for Aug 4th

how bout the one i came up with before any of yall joined this board lol its in my signature already, I have 2 designs made up already.

congrats on the approval. I sent my stuff off to aetna and bcbs 2 wks ago and im still waiting on approval. i dont know what the packet is, i would say way another week and then call the office and ask about it, or atleast wait till monday.

i had to pay for my surgeon consult but they said if i had the surgery and was approved by ins that i would be reimbursed the consult fee. my pcp faxes all the info over to surgeon for my 6 mth diet and my surgeon faxes everything to the ins. hope that helps

I have crunchy knees also and im only 27. my pcp said i have osteoarthritis, she said that the crunchy wont go away but that it will get better and keep from further damage once i lose weight.

honestly maybe you should look for another dr. it doesnt sound like your dr has your best interest cause if she did she would see that the surgery is medically necessary in your case. You have tried and can not accomplish it on your own. keep us posted

not sure Im up in Huntsville and I have Aetna and BCBS and I just finished my insurance diet monday and sent off for approval (waiting proccess) Have u had a ob(annual checkup) appt the past years casue u can get the records from there. I did that for the past 5 yrs.

im not quite sure but i have aetna, with how i read what u post i think that if something goes wrong and needs fixing that they will cover the fix. thats what it sounds right, or if just getting removed for complications.

Hey I just sent off paperwork for approval. I will be banded around that time. Im shooting for end of July early Aug.

I use my friends list to keep track of certain people that I have became close with on the site. Nothing more nothing less.

man i bet you cant wait. mine is late july early aug.

wow sorry for the issues you had with it. i hope you getting better.