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Patch, I can't tell you how helpful that post was. I am going to be looking up those books, ASAP! I too am pre-op with a surgery date in March and can't get anough info. from the success stories out there! Thank you!

Hey there, Breeze! Congrats on considering this weightloss option to get healthy! This is a great website and you can learn a whole lot from very experienced banders! I have yet to have my surgery date (early March), but I have learned so much from this bored! I do recomend going to a local free seminar to learn more about how the procedure is performed and what you need to do to make it work for you. If I have learned anything, it is knowledge is power when it comes to being sucessful with this great tool!:cursing: -Meghan

Mine seems actually a bit backwards... my insurance company didn't require the Psyc. Evalv., but my DOC did. So, my Psyc. Evalv. is scheduled a week and a half after the insurance has already approved me. Then, they have to get the results back, which can take up to a week, before they will even schedule my surgery. So, we are looking at about a month after insurance has already approved by the time I get a date. It is frustrating, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I submited mine on a Wednesday and by Monday, I was approved! My advice is to call the insurance company everyday! Keep your file on their desk!

Try freezing the shake and eating it like ice cream- it takes longer to eat, so in a way it feels like you are eating more.

That is so great! We are date buddies, B/C I too got approved today! I have never been happier! I actually cried when the insurance company called me! :thumbup: I can't wait for this journey..good luck to you!:tongue: