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I have been visiting this site everyday for a few months now and I am finally posting something. I live in Charlotte, NC, I am 21 years old and plan to be banded by Dr. Roc Bauman in Concord,NC. Since July I have been completing all of the tests and whatnot. My information was submitted to insurance (BCBS Federal Basic) last Wednesday. Then yesterday, at work, I got a call from Kim at Carolina Weight loss Surgery telling me that I was approved. YAY ME!! I have a surgery date set for Dec 5th. I couldn't be more excited. What was really great was how happy everyone at work was for me. And my mom was super excited. Now I just have to contain my excitement for the next 33 days.

tgirl03

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I was really happy to have my answer back from BCBS. I was dying from anticipation. When I called the insurance company on Tuesday of this week, they told me that they had not received anything from the surgeons office. I was really surprised Then to hear from CWLS yesterday, that meant that they had basically approved me in 1 day.

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Good for you. I know, the time leading up to the surgery is painfully slow. Before you kinow it you will be latying on the O.R. table. I just had my surgery Oct. 9. That was a Thursday and I was back at work on Monday. It really is pretty easy. Let me knwo if you have any questions or concerns and I will be happy to share my story.

Good luck,

Shelby

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Hello everyone! I am new too!

I have already attended the seminar and been to my first consult! I am in the process of setting up my Psych eval. Unfortunalty I also have about 8lbs to gain in order to qualify for the surgery.

Sad but true!

Anyone in the same boat? my BMI is almost 38 so in order for my insurance to approve it...and I am told my insurance is one of the EASIEST...I have to be at a 40 BMI!

I am 5'7 and TODAY I weigh 238.8lbs! (well at my consult the nurse said I was only 5'6? maybe trying to help?)

anyway can't wait to start sharing info!!:help:

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My name is Mary and I was banded 10/19/07. Feeling great, doing well and I have so appreciated reading all the helpful info on this site. There are so many questions and I've gotten a lot of the answers on the net. Thanks for the support.

top weight 400# 276 at surgery/goal 134# and haven't weighed yet!

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