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[opus 0]

I too am gonna be banded by Dr. Hass. I have the insurance approval but the dr's office didn't get the ok yet. I'm waiting for a call from the office today. I had to call the insurance co. myself (United Healthcare) cause I've been waiting since Feb for approval. I too have a dog named Chloe (maltese) but go by Opus after the penquin. I live in Silvis and am really ready for my lapband!Opus (Judy)

[Chloe 0]

Hope you got your call from the drs. ofc. I had no idea United Healthcare would take so long to give approval. I haven't even applied yet! Nancy at Trinity is checking to see if the ins. would accept my 6 months at Curves inloo of 6 months of Dr. visits. I've already done 3 months of office visits. I was really hoping I could get banded this spring, but it doesn't look good :frown:

P.S. My Chloe is a three year old boxer.

[opus 0]

Chloe, have you been through the phyc evaluation yet? I had to take a 3 hour computer quiz to find out that I am normal! They could of just asked me! First had to talk to Dr. then take quiz, then talk to the Dr. again, just so he could tell me i'm normal and would be a complient canidate for the lapband.

Have herd from the insurance girl at Dr. Hass's office and she said she would know for sure in a couple days. To Dr. offices' I think that is code for maybe a week or so. Opus

[Chloe 0]

Opus, Yes I went through the whole psych thing It cost me over 400 out of pocket just to find out I'm normal. I think it's a racket. It's like lets see how many different doctors can we make richer off of this? Now my family docs office can't seem to find my old records. They only have three years of past records and the ins. wants proof I've been obese for at least five years. If they can't come up with the other two years I don't see how I will get approved. Very discouraging. But at least I will have written proof I'm not crazy:)

[opus 0]

Chloe, Well I found out why my "insurance approval" was taking so long! My husband passed away in Jan. and when the Dr., Phyc, and Nancy found out they decided to put me off by telling me it was the insurance's fault. I've gone through greif councling at church, and Phycoligoust, and I know I am ready now. I saw my phyc last week and he spilled the Beans about them putting me off till they thought I was ready.. I think I will hear good news next week.

Opus (Judy)

[kitcatnap 0]

:thumbdown: Nice to meet all of you !! I am being banded (June 2nd) at Genisis in Davenport, by Dr. Micheal Phelps. I live in Rock Island. It has been a long road to get here and now, I AM GETTING NERVOUS :smile:. Wish me luck all !!

[Chloe 0]

Opus, Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your husband. I'm sure you would welcome some good news in your life. Hopefully you'll hear some soon.

[Chloe 0]

Hi Kitcatnap, Congratulations on finaly having a date for your banding! How long has the process taken for you? I started in Feb. 08. Getting nowhere fast! Do you have to be on a liquid diet before the surgery? Good luck! Keep us posted.

[opus 0]

Great news!!! I got my acceptance letter from my insurance company today. Nancy said when the Dr. office gets theirs they will be calling me for an appointment! Finally the end is in site! I am more than ready.

Judy