Wheatthin

Hello everyone! It has been a journey for me. Thank GOD for this forum. I've been doing research for sometime and this forum helped me make a VERY wise decision. I started out wanting to be banded, but after reading the forum and seeing others who tried the band not having a high rate of success I began looking for the next best thing (Sleeve). I must admit my doctor pushed gastric bypass as the best solution for my weight problem, but my family and I felt that way to go was a little toooo extreme. Let's be honest, I have a 17yr old and two year old twins (boy and girl), so I need all the nutrients and energy possible to keep up with my crew. :wink1: And the gastric bypass was just not the way to go. I went on youtube and listened to the people who did the gastric bypass and their testimonies were not encouraging. The majoirty said if they could do it again they would NOT have the gastric bypass. The problems that followed were more then what they dealt with when they were morbid obese. But, if you on youtube and type in Vertical Sleeve, you will NOT find 1 person who states they REGRET their decision. Actually, they are estatic about the results and NO ONE complained about having nutritional problems. If you are just are questioning if this surgery is right for you just do your research. I'm excited! I know I made the right decision. PRAISE GOD!!!!:thumbup: I pray who ever begins their journey will come out satisfied and successful! Wheatthin

Thanks everyone!!!! I'm glad to meet each and every one of you. Let's all keep CraftyChristie in our prayers tomorrow. I know all will go well for her. CraftyChristie please keep us posted. Wheatthin

Hello ThinAli. Your information helped so much. I am also with Athem BC and Im in Long Beach California right around the corner from you. :cool: I have my initial visit with my surgeon tomorrow August 10, 2009. I pray everything goes as fast as it did for you.

I am sorry to hear that. I too have Anthem BC insurance. My Dr. referred me for the gastric bypass surgery. You may need to have a referral. I would go that way first and see what happens. I got my approval to see a surgeon 3 days after the Dr submitted the referral. Hope this helps. Good luck!

Amen! LOL. Question? Have you been banded yet?

Hello Bandsters Buddies. Called my dr 2day was approved for consultation with surgeon. Called Surgeons office the earliest I'm able to see the surgeon for the consultation is Aug. 10th. 2009. I,'m cool with that. Now... What should I expect?

Thanks a bunch Jujuvee. So it seems that I'm looking at a couple of months ormore after the consultation before my surgery maybe approved. I wonder if my insurance provider be able to tell me exactly what tests/consuling they would require for my approval. There's a possibility I maybe able get a head start before seeing the surgeon in August to speed up the process. Thanks again!

WOW!!! I'm so happy for you. I pray I'm that successful. :smile: Thank you for that awesome, encouraging story.

Hello everyone! Dr has sent in a referral for the LAPBAND. Yippee! Was wondering if anyone out there has been approved under this insurance Anthem BC HMO. If so, how long did it take and what procedures did you have to take. Thanks:smile2:

Hello Everyone! Just started my NEW ME journey. As of Monday, April 13th, 2009, my Dr. decided to refer me for the LAPBAND procedure. Question!? How long did it take to get your insurance to approve the surgery?

Hello Rocky. I'm new too. Welcome.