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[moinGJ 0]

Hello!

I have been lurking in the shadows reading post after post waiting not so patiently for my surgery..... I have finally been approved by my insurance co. United Health Care and my surgery will be Oct 5th. I am so excited and sort of nervous, I think that is pretty normal so I will hang tough and go for it!

My doctor is Micheal Johnell from Greeley Colorado, I have a 3 to 4 hour drive I will be having some lab work and psych evaluation done the 28th and 29th of this month, then as of Oct. 5th I will be banded!

I am happy to become part of this site, it will be nice to have people to chat with as I become a big loser! LOL

Wish me luck!

Maurine

[gunn4ya 0]

Glad to hear your insurance approved you. I have United Healthcare too and I am waiting for an approval. Good luck.

[New Hope 37]

Whatever you go through will be worth it! UHC denied me, I appealed, 8 months later, called the surgeon. He asked when did I want to set up the surgery. Woo, hurry up and wait! Best of luck to both of you!

[nightingale2u 42]

Congratulations Maurine! I'm glad you decided to come out of the shadows and post! You'll find that everybody is very friendly and helpful here... Welcome!

Darcy

[hagerteresa 3]

Nice to meet you and happy to hear your winning the insurance battle. Best of luck on your upcoming surgery date, Teresa

[Rebeccalee 2]

You are on your way! Yes, it's usual to be nervous. You'll do great.

[LisaMG 5]

Welcome and good luck!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome! This is a great place to come!

Betty

[slenderella 7]

The running around before surgery is the hardest part of it all, the surgery and post banding is a breeze! Welcome!

Nancy

[blossom 2]

Welcome!!! Nice to meetcha! I too am waiting, waiting, waiting, so I know how you feel!