received approval finally today

myrtleinwva · January 17, 2007

Hello ! I am new to the group and am interested in speaking with anyone who has had the surgery to get some more information. I finally after 3 months received my insurance approval today and my surgery is scheduled for Feb 12, 2007. I am excited, nervous, scared, hopeful and all of the above ! I have been doing some research and kind of know what to expect, but would still like to hear from someone who has already had the surgery.

Thanks

Myrtle in WV

juliegeraci · January 18, 2007

Hi Myrtle, I was banded in June and I'm down 40 lbs. I love my lapband. What types of questions do you have?

myrtleinwva · January 18, 2007

Julie, Thank you for responding. How was the adjustment for you ? I know that I am ready for the lifestyle change, however everyone keeps asking how will I adjust to family dinners, holidays, and just in general not eating as much ect...I tell them that I am ready but I have not talked to anyone that has actually had the surgery itself so I guess they are making me overthink this.

Kelsy · January 18, 2007

Yay!! I am scheduled for Feb 12th too and i'm so nervous and excited. I just can't wait to get it over with.. Less than a month away!

dxeln · January 18, 2007

Hi Myrtle in WV,

I,too am from WV. Are you going to Dr. Nease? I talked to his nurse today and called my insurance co. I don't know how long it will take for me to get approval for the banding, how long did the process take for you? Good luck to you, I can't wait to get everything started.