Everyday is a winding road...

[faithmd 14]

And today, I'm a little bit closer:

I'm approved!

It was my second try, but it's done, I'm approved! I'm waiting for the surgeon's office to call and schedule me now.

[SillyWillyMommy 2]

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Hopefully, you'll be a May bandster!! Wishing you a prompt surgery date.

[Irish Rose 0]

Congratulations! :clap2:

What wonderful news! You've been waiting for awhile, it seems. And you've lost quite a bit on your own before the band. Seems like you've really set youself up for success. Yay!

[faithmd 14]

Thank you both very much! I am trying very hard to adopt a bandster mentality now. I want this to go smoothly.

I hope I'll have a May date, it seems my surgeon's office is scheduling about two to three weeks out (or at least they were when I went for my consult back in March).

[waterlily1072 5]

Congrats Faith!!! I am so happy for you Here's hoping for a quick surgery date and a smooth recovery!

[Daisalana 33]

Congrats Faith!!

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

That is really fantastic, Faith! Congrats to you!!!!

Damn girl, do you realize you have already lost over 10% of your total body weight and you aren't even banded yet??? That's great!

[Macysgranny 1]

Faith...congrats! The day will be here before you know it...mine is Friday and I am looking forward to a new, brighter future.

[TRANAM1955 1]

Congrats on getting approved. I have enjoyed your post and can't wait for you to become a bandster.

Enjoy your journey!!!

[Denise 0]

Congrats Faith!!!!!!!

[Big As Life 0]

Congratulations....that Is So Good....i Know You Are So Happy...so You Will Be A Bandster....

[faithmd 14]

Thanks everyone!!

Wow WasaBB, I didn't even realize that! If only I could keep this up, but I know it will only last so long. I need this tool to help me keep up the loss. I'm looking forward to working with it and making the most of it.

[Lap_dancer 8]

And today, I'm a little bit closer:

I'm approved!!!

It was my second try, but it's done, I'm approved! I'm waiting for the surgeon's office to call and schedule me now.

:clap2: :clap2: AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHEW. Congratulations and pop a cork.

That feeling is amazing.

[faithmd 14]

I have a date!!! May 31st at 10:30am! Woohoo!

I'm going for pre-admission testing the 9th and to my nutrition class the 10th, then I start my icky two week pre-op diet the 17th. Yeah!

The only thing is the scheduler told me my insurance said something about being concerned with mood swings, though I am approved. I am completely confused. I have never had any problems with mood, I've not been on any meds, I have never been in any counseling nor in any therapy, I have never mentioned depression or elation or had any issues at all. My psych eval was fine (I have a copy) and reccommended me for the procedure. So I called my ins co and spoke with my case manager who has been with me through all of this and she knows nothing about it. She said my approval letter is in the mail to me and it gives no indication about that. I'm really cornfuzzled. And I do not want it on my chart if it is there. Hmmmm....

[rms78645 0]

Congratulations! I cried when I was approved! That is so awesome!