RaceGirl88
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Hi y'all! Just got my date today! July 1st!! I'm sooooo excited! :smile2:
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Hey lady...I had to decline the June group invite because i FINALLY got my date...but its July 1...Baaaaa! Just a day too late!!
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Well - I FINALLY got my date!! July 1. It's about time!!
Teena - Have you heard from your insurance yet? I hope so - and i hope its good news!!
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Jan 19 2009 / The official before pic. Ugh!!! :(
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From the album: Random Pics 2007-2009
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From the album: Random Pics 2007-2009
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From the album: Random Pics 2007-2009
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From the album: Random Pics 2007-2009
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From the album: Random Pics 2007-2009
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From the album: Random Pics 2007-2009
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From the album: Random Pics 2007-2009
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From the album: Random Pics 2007-2009
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Hey Teena. Its been very frustrating in all honesty. After I completed all the pre-op workups and was in that phase where they were gathering the file to send to insurance and getting my letter from the doc...drove me effin nuts. I would call each week and be told it was "on his desk" and this went on for a good while. I completed pre-op appts on 2/17 and my file didnt go to insurance until 4/17. Good news was my insurance turned around the approval within a week, but now i am again waiting for his review and for the scheduler to call.
*!&$#@. Who is your doc?
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Raleigh, NC : Just went to my first Lap Band information session.
RaceGirl88 replied to RaleighLap's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Chad! I am in NC as well, down in Charlotte. I have not been banded yet...but have been approved and will be setting the date soon, prob sometime in June. I can understand where you are coming from, having been overweight all my life too. it's terribly exciting to think about the new chapter ahead and the journey it will be, but a little unnerving because I have no idea what a "normal, healthy" me will be like! I went to my seminar back in August 08, its taken awhile for my process because I was a smoker and my surgeon requires 90 days of strict nonsmoking before the initial appt. But the desire to get healthy made it super easy to quit cold turkey. Nice to "meet" you and keep us posted on what you find out! Good luck! :thumbup: -
Hello from N. Carolina!
RaceGirl88 replied to RaceGirl88's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Excellent! Thanks! And we really do need to plan a little meet up! -
Hello from N. Carolina!
RaceGirl88 replied to RaceGirl88's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hey Newstart, do you remember about how long it took to get your surgery date once Dr V's office rec'd your approval letter from insurance? I provided my letter yesterday and was told he needs to review my file - again - and then the scheduler will be in touch....with the nature of my work i would love to have a little visability on this but dont want to harass them! -
I called the care coordination reps to verify that they rec'd the information and was told over the phone that it had been approved and that a letter was mailed out the day before...haven't gotten it yet, but its only been a few days so it will probably be next week...but you better believe I race home to check the mail each day! My BMI has been 40+ for the last 5 years as validated by my PCP weight history records, but I dont have any comorbidities other than PCOS.
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Hello from N. Carolina!
RaceGirl88 replied to RaceGirl88's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Kim hasn't scheduled a date since my approval letter is still en route, but believes it should be sometime in June given the scheduling timeframes. I can't wait to get that date. I think your idea for distracting by coming here is a great one! I do that too, and also go to cnn.com etc and read all the health articles. haha. Maybe we could plan to meet up sometime for a refreshing liquid beverage! :rolleyes2: -
Hello from N. Carolina!
RaceGirl88 replied to RaceGirl88's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hey Newstart! Glad to see another Dr V patient on the board! Soooooo, liquids start today huh? Would you mind telling me what that entails? I have been sampling different Protein drinks but it occured to me that what he may use is something specific and not what i expect. Hang in there!! So glad your here and on your way!! -
I have UHC Choice Plus and my file was submitted on 4/16 and i was approved yesterday, 4/21. Impressed with the turnaround time on it.
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Hello from N. Carolina!
RaceGirl88 replied to RaceGirl88's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
That sounds like a great start to me! -
I just got approved yesterday and my date is June 22nd!! Glad to be part of the wonderful bunch! I am so excited for all of us!! :thumbup:
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Hello from N. Carolina!
RaceGirl88 replied to RaceGirl88's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi NewB! Hope you are holding up well after your surgery! How are you feeling? OK, called UHC again today to check on the status of my file and guess what?? Officially APPROVED! Letter sent out yesterday!!! And with that, a better me is on the way too!! It only took UHC a week to review and approve. I'm impressed. -
Hello from N. Carolina!
RaceGirl88 replied to RaceGirl88's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Gail! You and I are practically neighbors then!! :smile: I haven't had surgery yet, but Dr David Voellinger here in Charlotte will be doing it....still haven't decided on whether or not it will be LapBand or Realize...that's a tough call to make. -
Hello from N. Carolina!
RaceGirl88 replied to RaceGirl88's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
That does sound like much to keep up with right after surgery! Hell, I don't walk 60 minutes NOW! :w00t: I have been "getting in shape for surgery" and begun working out with a personal trainer once a week, trying to get my endurance up but wow...it's hard. I know that as the weight comes off, moving will become easier and CANNOT wait. My surgery date is tenatively June 22 as submitted by Dr V for now...turns out I'm not approved yet, UHC rep was not correct, so my file remains under review. Baaaaa. :smile: