YAYYY!!!! I'm approved!!!!

[lrpannell 0]

Hi, I am interested in finding out more about lapband. How long does it take insurance companies to approve your surgery and what are the requirements?

I am 5'7" tall and weigh 241 lbs. I am 33 years old diagnosed with high cholesteral and I am done having babies. I got my tubes tied last July.

Thanks,

Lori

[Dazzle 0]

I am two days away till surgery date...im anxious and i know how you feel about hearing about the approval.

[lrpannell 0]

I have not yet been to the dr. to try to get approved yet. I called and left a message and I am waiting for them to get back with me to set an appt.

How long did it take all of you after your first visit to get approval?

[shoegirl1970 0]

Katie,

I received a tentative approval on the evening of MondayDecember 17th. I started my pre-op diet on the 18th. I received a definite approval on Thursday, December 20th. I received the lap band on the 28th.