Insurance approved - I'm on my way!

[JillN 0]

Hey all, since no one at work knows i'm going to be getting the band, I had to tell someone!!

Spoke to my surgeon on the phone on Tuesday afternoon - she said she had just faxed over all the docs to my insurance company, and we were waiting for an approval. I have Harvard Pilgrim, which traditionally covers the surgery with few problems, but I was still nervous.

Then today I went online to their website (where you can access a bunch of good stuff) - I looked at my approvals lists - there was the approval for my lap band surgery, right there on the site! It showed up there before my doctor even heard about it! Sometimes I really love the internet!!

So all I have left to do (other than find out when my surgery date will be) is:

1. PCP appointment for a full physical

2. Preop appointments

3. surgery!

I'm hoping for a date in mid May, have already indicated my preferences to my surgeon. Hopefullly I'll hear back soon (as soon as I saw I was approved I emailed the surgeon to let her know).

I'm not only on my way, but starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel!!

[jtrek 0]

Congrats Jill

May will be here before you know it!

[TheWomanWithin 0]

Hooray!:clap2: hopefully I'll be on that list of May date's with you.

Having blood tests monday, already had my pcp full physical and have to go for a kidney test then the real pre-ops April 11th.

[3loves 0]

:wow2: That was incredibly fast!

I am very happy for you...Congratulations!! :clap2:

[juliek 0]

Excellent! Hope you get your May date! Start scheduling those pre-surgery appts.

[K@t 38]

woooooohoooooo....u must be excited.....I know waiting is the hardest part!

[gentlespirit 1]

Congratulations! It's exciting to be on the way!

Emily

[Tricia K. 0]

:clap2: Woo hoo! Congratulations!!

[fiveholts714 0]

You must be flying high. My insurance didn't cover it so I had to pay cash. I am always so thrilled for anyone who gets their insurance to cover it. You will do great!:hippie: