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Any other September 2013 bandsters?

Irishflower79

By Irishflower79, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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skinnyboundsky    32

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I start my pre op diet tomorrow... I'm so excited. then week from tomorrow is surgery. They said I'm scheduled for 3pm. I thought that was kinda late..but maybe time will come closer to morning..once theyget. Operation sorted put

I start tomorrow too ! I'm so nervous/excited how you feeling ??

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Daliaha    78

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I'm mostly anxious. Just wondering what doctor will say.also I'm. Bit snippy like PMS feeling.. guess that.is.nerves..

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Irishflower79    183

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So I got the dreaded call today :( I was denied.

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dmh102    51

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Irish. I am so sorry. Do not give up!

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ShastaPants    74

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Getting excited! I will be banded on September 12th in Houston with True Results. Just started my Pre-Op diet today. 13 days to go!

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Irishflower79    183

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Irish. I am so sorry. Do not give up!

What I posted on the "crushed" thread I created today

So I will tell you all the reasons I should have the band-

BMI of 55

Heart attack at age 32 I am 34 now

High BP

Depression

Pseudotumor Cerebri with severe papillo edema

Hx of Pulmonary embolisms

Pre Diabetic

Reason Aetna denied me today-

I gained 1.8 pounds since May!- they said they would have denied me with even an ounce gain. They implemented this new rule this month. I have been jumping through the Ins hoops for four months now.

I was suppose to get banded Sept 27 instead I have two more weigh ins

I am crushed.

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Daliaha    78

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Im so Sorry Irish. That totally sucks..I hope someone in the office will help you appeal. That is totally not fair... :(

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MookNana    61

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I'm so sorry. That's terrible news, and seems so counterproductive!

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skinnyboundsky    32

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I am so sorry !! You'll get through this don't give up ! I know how you feel - Today I was denied because I was under 200 lbs in 2009! 5 years ago ! I need a note from a doctor saying I was over 200lbs in 2009 and signed and then ill be approved. But I'm not giving up ! Going to the doctor in the morning to see if they'll sign it ! Maybe you can have a few more weigh ins for them to approve it? Do what you can to start a new chapter in your life ! We are here for support :)

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NewMeDebbie    196

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I'm so sorry irishflower78 about your setback :(.

I also received my denial letter this week...

However, I've decided to pay for it myself under a program where i pay 1/3 down and $100 a month until remainder is paid. I took the deposit 1/3 out of my 401k - It seems worth it to me - I'm investing in my health! My surgery date is official set for 9/27/13.

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ibsoldout    8

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Every time I read a post like this I thank God my husband is retired military. I have to pay $25, but only had to get a referral from pcp and the surgeon requires the nutritionist and psych appt. I wish I could share insurance with you. Seems like they should weigh the cost of not having surgery vs the cost of having it. If they did I'm sure many more would be approved

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Irishflower79    183

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I'm so sorry irishflower78 about your setback :(.

I also received my denial letter this week...

However' date=' I've decided to pay for it myself under a program where i pay 1/3 down and 100 a month until remainder is paid. I took the deposit 1/3 out of my 401k - It seems worth it to me - I'm investing in my health! My surgery date is official set for 9/27/13.[/quote']

My surgery was suppose to be on the 27th :(

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NewMeDebbie    196

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My surgery was suppose to be on the 27th :(

Yes i know...we were going to be band mates. I'm wishing you lots of luck in your journey...

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Helli    49

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My surgery was suppose to be on the 27th :(

Did you talk to the true results people about financing and possible hernia as a way to get some money from the insurance toward surgery. That is how I am getting it.

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Irishflower79    183

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Did you talk to the true results people about financing and possible hernia as a way to get some money from the insurance toward surgery. That is how I am getting it.

We are going to jump through a couple more hoops and if they deny me again then I will go the self pay route.

I already have a loan out through my 401k so not sure I will be able to borrow anymore until that's paid off :( only time will tell

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