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iluvpalmtrz

By iluvpalmtrz, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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iluvpalmtrz    0

iluvpalmtrz
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Hi all! This site was mentioned at my Lap band support meeting...great info! Well, I am currently waiting for final insurance approval! ( Completed the nutrition consult and psych eval ). I am beyond excited but nervous too. I have been fighting my weight all my life and have just had enough. I am finally able to say " I need some help" and the lap band will be that extra tool I need. I have been researching this for 2 years. ( I had looked at Gastric Bypass as 2 freidns had it but don't like the idea of "messing up the plumbing".) I am thankful to have found a site where I can find the support I need to help me thru this journey! I can't wait to be a LOSER!! lol Michelle

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Penni60    45

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Welcome on board Michelle: Lots of great advice and support here. Peruse the archives and use the search tool. Oh, and don't be shy about asking questions.

We all love to talk here. LOL!!

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Iluvharleys    15

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Welcome Michelle - Lots of information here just for the taking, browse through the older threads as well as the new ones! Good luck with your journey!

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iluvpalmtrz    0

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Thanks everyone! I have read so many great posts on here! I will admit I am a little scared and nervous. I found out my first ins request was denied. per the office this is exactly how Anthem handles the lap band request. They deny first and after the 1st appeal they approve. Seems kinda redundant to me. Anyway they are sending the appeal tomorrow and the insurance company has 20 days to give an answer.....

I read some of the posts that talk about death from surgery.I know this is a risk but I also know that everyday I do not lose this extra weight I am a ticking bomb. I am 5'3 and weigh 290..my BMI is 53. I know this surgery will be the tool I need to finally get control of my weight. I want to thank everyone for all the info they are sharing. Please feel free to ask me anything. You can email me directly as well. Iluvpalmtrz@aol.com. Have an awesome day! Michelle

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iluvpalmtrz    0

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Yeah! My insurance company approved me on Friday! My surgery is scheduled for May 17th! I can't believe it! I am doing this in style and taking a limo to and from the hospital! I am beyond excited! Michelle

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