gapeachbc 0 Posted October 29, 2007 Hey everyone! I've been lurking for a few months and finally joined tonight. I have not been banded yet. My GP has sent me to Dr. Finley...St. Joseph's I think...to get this started. My first appointment with him is Nov 20. I am so excited and scared! The main issue I'm worried about now is getting BCBS to approve it. I just wanted to thank y'all for all the information on here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shauns11 0 Posted October 29, 2007 Good luck! I am waiting for approval from CIGNA. I should know something this week. Shaun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angelsoul 0 Posted October 29, 2007 Hi gapeach. I'm from east GA, and hope to be banded early next year. Where are you from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4jin 0 Posted October 29, 2007 I am in Georgia as well. Over the weekend I searched the internet and came across lap-band. This is great!! I have been overweight all my life. I have been on a diet all my life!!! When I talk to my mother on the phone who is hundreds of miles away....after asking if everything is fine-she asks how is your weight---are you loosing any?... Yes i'm tired of it. My BMI is 41 it seems it is on the edge of extreme not extreme. I don't have any other medical conditions that I am aware of besides seldomingly I know my blood pressure is high. I have AETNA HMO. Does anyone know if i have a good chance of getting approved? I will be attending an informational seminar at Emory on 10/30. I am desperate to know if my insurance will approve. :help: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshiny 0 Posted October 29, 2007 Good Luck with everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gapeachbc 0 Posted October 29, 2007 I live in a small town in central GA...Eatonton...blink and you miss it lol! I have also been overweight all my life and can't go on like this. My g.p. thinks that I shouldn't have a problem getting my insurance to approve it, but I'm still keeping my fingers crossed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttercup76 0 Posted October 29, 2007 Hi GaPeach. I live in Atlanta in the Buckhead area. This a wonderful website and very informative. I will be banded by Dr. Edward Lin at Emory. I have my preop appointments next week and then i will get my date. I have BCBS also and i had no problem gettting approved. Good luck with everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gapeachbc 0 Posted October 29, 2007 Thanx Buttercup! Is your BCBS a PPO? I was looking at your dates and can't stand the wait lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttercup76 0 Posted October 29, 2007 Yes, mine is PPO. I went on a cruise right after it was submitted so atleast my mine was elsewhere LOL!!! I was actually approved in a week but didn't get the new until that date. I agree the waiting is the worst part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttercup76 0 Posted October 30, 2007 Sorry, I meant my mind was elsewhere. Typing too fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gapeachbc 0 Posted October 30, 2007 Well I plan on calling them EVERY DAY until I get approved lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
