juliek1968

Hi Everyone :rolleyes2: I am being banded on Aug 23rd if my insurance approves. I was approved through tufts after doing the 6 month I can change program, but my insurance changes today to Blue Cross Blue Shield. So I am hoping they will approve right away so I can have my Surgery on my scheduled date!! I have been trying all kinds of protien drinks and have found that the Nectar Syntrax ones are the best for me so far. I am going on a cruise the week before surgery so I started my pre-op diet a week ago...trying to loose about 10lbs before surgery so I can eat good suppers on the ship!! My surgeon nows I am going on a cruise and just told me to loose 5 lbs, as I already have lost 12lbs during the I can change program. I am getting really excited about my journey and look forward to sharing and supporting and receiving support on here :w00t:) Good Luck everyone!!

Thank you Honk for giving me that info. The doctors office is going to put it in on Aug 2nd for me and I just hope it will get approved right away! Fingers crossed

I have tufts and did the 6 months I can change program and was approved for surgery for Aug 23rd 2010 and now my insurance is changing on Aug 1st 2010 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Ma. Has anyone had their insurance change right before their surgery? Thank you

Thank you Linda for giving me that advice!! I appreciate it:smile2: My doctor takes my new insurance, so I am all set with that. I really want my surgery on Aug 23rd, and am hoping that bluecross will approve it for that date. The insurance company told me to tell my docs office that they can expedite the process by calling the main number for bluecross blueshield. It is just so fustrating going through the 6 mons of tufts I can change program and having everything all set to have my insurance change, and to have to deal with the insurance again!! I am lucky to have insurance that covers this proceedure though!! Congrats on your marriage and having the lapband done :ohmy:

I will be having my surgery on August 23rd and I just want to say you all inspire me with your weightloss and your attitudes too!! I am looking forward to my surgery and having as much success as everyone here. Thank you