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10/30 I had my first surgeon appointment with Dr.Price. We talked about getting banded and what clearances I need to get the surgery approved. I am 5'6" and I currently weight 252. My ideal weight would be 135. I was told that may not be possible with the lapband. I am 38, I want to lose weight so I can have a healthy baby. He said I may have to wait 2 - 3 years. I got my paperwork for the clearances I need, but I am changing insurance companies at the first of the year. So I may need addtional or different clearances. My mood is currently a little disappointed, but I am moving ahead. It seems the more you have to wait or work for something the more you appreciate it. Things are not meant to happen in my time, they happen in God's time. I just need to let him bring me to it and be patient.

Thank you everyone for your advice about the sqweeky wheel. I recieved my acceptance paper in the mail saturday. This morning it has been filled out and sent back with a check for administrative fees. I am begining to feel what it is like to do the insurance dance. I called my insurance to find out if the admin fees are covered. Yes, I dare to dream. However this time I am told a predetermination explaining why it is medically needed and this will be reviewed. The first time I called I was given a very specific list of criteria for the surgery to be approved. This is only the begining for me, it sounds like I need to keep going back until they tell me yes. Thank You ladies, Tracy

Congratulations on having the motivation to go out and walk. I got my paperwork saying I was a candidate for lapband. I am excited. I called UHC select EPO, I need a leter from the doctor, BMI with co morbids, and 5 year weight history. About the 5 year weight history. I have been overweight for over 10 years, but have only been morbidly obese for the last 2 1/2. I am afraid because I have not been morbidly obese for 5 years I will be denied. Anyone with experience on what the insurance company is looking for about my weight history? Tracy

I have read this forum alot of times and finally got the courage to join. On August 5th I went to the seminar at Mt. Carmel. I have already been diagnosed with sleep apnea and had the sleep study for a cpap perscription. My BMI is 38, I have been morbidly obese for 4 years and obese for too many. MY healthcare is United health care select EPO. I sent my initial paperwork over two weeks ago. My motivation for getting banded and succeding is high. The stigma and they way you are treated when you are fat is a great motvation for me. I want to be able to run and play with my so. I dont want to be ashamed to go to a family function. I really will be heartbroken if I am not able to get banded. How long before i know if they will accept me?