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Congrats...........I am 28 years old as well and I will hopefully be banded August 1. I am impatient as well I am getting married on June 6, 2009 and I need to loose 100lbs by then so I am sure I will be feeling the same way in a couple weeks. Just look at it like this.........next time this year....ur gonna be a hott momma :biggrin: Just be patient!

Hi everyone this is my first post but I have been reading everyone's information and feel like I know some of you:biggrin2:. Anyway, I started this process a month ago (May 21 I think) and had my papers submitted to insurance on Thursday (June 26) and OMG I just received my call from the insurance (Anthem BC/BS) and the doctors back to back. I am soooo stoked, I can't believe how fast it was. I was thinking at least six months or so. Just wanted to let everyone know the good news..............Appt. with Doc on the 17th to set a surgery date.......

Hi Everyone, I was just wondering if I could have some suggestions for anything that would help with my stretch marks from gaining weight in certain areas and something that would help minimize my surgery scars. I am African American and we tend to sometimes scar easily...(at least i do):thumbup:. Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

Hi I live in Texas however my insurance is based out of Ohio (Cincy). By any chance do your husband work for The Kroger Co. ?

I am sorry to hear that........I am a SBF and my family totally support my decision and I don't think I couldn't have made it without them. I don't have a surgery date yet but my insurance just approve to pay for it on Monday. I am so sorry for you but know that there is someone that always have your back and you can call on him at anytime and he will be there It's something about the name Jesus!...Take Care

Hey I am with Anthem BCBS and it took me two days to get my approval call.......Good Luck!!!

Hi Mike I have Anthem BCBS and I was approved yesterday and all we submitted was letter of medical necessity,lab work, Psych and Nutritional Evaluations, BMI, and non-surgical weight reduction documented attempts (i used WW, nutrisystem, etc)..........hope this helps! BTW it took only two days for my approval Anthem BCBS is the best by far!!

Congrats.........I found out yesterday that I was approved as well......Life is Great right now isn't . Who is performing your surgery? I live in Fort Worth and my Dr. is Dr. Nick Nicholson in Plano.

Congrats to you and I wish you the best of luck............I am from South Carolina (Holly Hill) but I live in Texas now (3 years) anyway Congrats again!!

Hi I live in fort worth as well and I am a African American female trying to get the lapband procedure. I am not sure what documents they are looking for. How did you get you five year history? I have done weight watchers, herbalife, FIG, medifast and all but I am not sure they will take this kind of documentation?? Can you give me any advice to get approved. savardasnell@hotmail.com

Hi can you send me a copy as well..............I am going through the approval process as well. Please thanks..........savardasnell@hotmail.com

I am with BCBS of Texas and I need to get five year history of obesity and I am not sure how i should go about getting it? Please help

I am trying to get approve but I don't understand what is considered five year obesity history. From a doctor or what???