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[mylapspirit 2]

Hi Mike, well that is good news that you have the insurance companies approval. I was denied and I am now waiting for them to reconsider as I sent addtional inforamtion in. I can't believe you have to gain back the eleven pounds. That sure is healthy right before surgery(not).:rolleyes

Good luck to you and let us know how you are doing. I am glad you did not give in to the red tape.

[rdbiles@sbcglob 0]

Mike,

Congratulations on your surgery approval. Good Luck on your journey.

[Big As Life 0]

Mike,

Sorry you have been denied...I was denied two years ago with insurance company, so I decided in April to go the self pay direction...It was worth every single penny...I would do it again...I know that it is a lot of money, but I am worth it...and I am glad I did this for me....

Good luck to you...I hope that you will be able to be banded...either by insurance pay, or self pay...

[Big As Life 0]

just read the update...congratulations on being approved...I know that must be a real victory for you....thank goodness you continued with the battle with the insurance company and won...that is really great....

[Sandy 0]

Mike - that's great news!!! I'm so excited for you! You'll have to keep us updated. Congratulations!

[Suzzzie. 3]

That's not the worst part though. I also have to gain the 11 pounds I just worked off, back. Talk about some garbage!!!

Mike

Why do you have to re-gain 11 pounds? For insurance?

[Mike D 0]

First off, Thank you to all the well wishers. I didn't have that hard of a fight. I met 2 out of the three items for their criteria. I'm just glad I have finally been approved. I know my life is going to change for the healthier.

As far as the weight gain goes, yes, I do have to gain back what I busted my butt to lose. And to answer the question yes it is for insurance. 43.9 is not the same as 45 as far as BMI is concerned in their book, so I need to maintain 45 or better.

I will keep all of you posted, thanks again for the congrats and the well wishes!!!

Mike

[Mike D 0]

Going to my information class tomorrow. I was finally approved by my insurance, now i just need to wait. I'll post how it all went tomorrow.

Mike

[Suzzzie. 3]

Congratulations. I hope all goes well!