Newbie From Ms

[MELISSAV2943 0]

Hi everyone !

I have been reading post here for months, and decided it is time to get to know you guys.

Anyone here in MS around Southaven or Olive Branch ?

I have Aetna PPO and have already completed the 6mo diet and all the doctors visits. My doc has sent off the paperwork for "APPROVAL"

cross your fingers for me !

Melissa

[AppleSmith1226 1]

Good luck girl!! I am originally from Jackson, MS ... bUt I live in New Jersey now... I have Aetna currently as well but I am gonna have a new insurance January 1st... Amerihealth and they are supposed to be one of the easiest to get approved for the band by. I am so excited!! And scared at the same time. I love Aetna and I wouldv'e stayed but I couldn't do the 6 month thing ... I wouldve gained 50 pounds more by the end of that 6 month period!

[SmallerMe 0]

Melissa, .<br /> <br /> Who's doing your surgery? I'm going to Dr Woodman.<br /> <br /> I don't have my date yet but have been on a low fat diet for 3 mos. It's just hurry up and wait, wait, wait. I hope to have a Jan date. I've done all my nutrition and phsyc visits, now just waiting on ins to approve me. I was approved for bypass but now I'm getting the lap band so Ins has to approve this one.

[MELISSAV2943 0]

Melissa, .<br /> <br /> Who's doing your surgery? I'm going to Dr Woodman.<br /> <br /> I don't have my date yet but have been on a low fat diet for 3 mos. It's just hurry up and wait, wait, wait. I hope to have a Jan date. I've done all my nutrition and phsyc visits, now just waiting on ins to approve me. I was approved for bypass but now I'm getting the lap band so Ins has to approve this one.

I went to see Dr. Woodman first and he told me he would NOT repair my hernia at the same time as the lap band:faint:, this was not good. I have seen too many people have theirs done at the same time. Also Dr. Woodman requires you pay a $ 500.00 program fee once your surgery has been approved :angry......his office never mentioned it until I asked. (I had heard from a friend who had the surgey). So .... I changed to Dr. Tichansky @ the UT Medical Group :clap2: and I have to say they are soooooooo much friendlier and nice to talk to there.

Melissa

[SmallerMe 0]

I've gone thru all the process so I guess I'll just pay the 500. I certainly don't want to start over with someone else.

I just wish the ins would hurry up and approve it so I can get a date!!

[Betty Lue 1]

Hi Melissa, Im from Greenville, Ms. Good Luck with everything.

[MELISSAV2943 0]

Thanks Betty Lue!!!

[MELISSAV2943 0]

I've gone thru all the process so I guess I'll just pay the 500. I certainly don't want to start over with someone else.

I just wish the ins would hurry up and approve it so I can get a date!!

I GOT THE CALL YESTERDAY FROM THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE......

I AM APPROVED !!!!!!!:clap2:

Melissa

[Betty Lue 1]

Melissa, I'm so happy for you. Your in for the ride of your life!

~Betty

[SmallerMe 0]

:clap2::clap2::clap2:Congratulations!!! Maybe I'll be next!!