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hodegard

By hodegard, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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hodegard
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Well, I've had all of my pre-op appointments that I had to have (besides anything that the surgeon will will to do with me pre-op). I had my psych eval (no one has come to redecorate my home with padded walls, so I'm assuming that I did okay). I had my sleep study (I go in next week to learn how to use my new ultra-sexy sleepwear... a CPAP). And I've had my consult with the nutritionist. My surgeon called and said that all we're waiting for now is the official letter of approval from my insurance company. He said that he can't schedule the surgery until he gets that, even though I know FOR A FACT that it will be approved and the letter from them is just a formality. But I understand that he has guidelines that he has to stay within too. I called my insurance company today to see how long it usually takes for them to send that out, and I'm sure glad that I did! My surgeon was wanting to do the surgery in mid or late October, but the insurance company said that it takes 60 to 90 days for them to send out the approval! They were able to confirm that they had received the letter of declaration from my doctor (my insurance company told me that if my BMI was over 35, which it is, that's all I would need to get approved). So, the lady put a note on my file asking them to expedite it. So now it's just a matter of sitting back and waiting...

I'm not a good waiter. LOL

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:) Hey that sounds wonderful! I am just getting started, myself.

I am going to my primary physician this Wed. to get a letter of necessity for my surgen. Then I will meet with the insurance biller at the hospital here, to see about getting an insurance company to pay for it. I'll have to wait out the signup waiting period once I go with an inusrance company, but it will be worth it! I can't wait to go to my consultation and set a date! I really want it to be before Christmas! Wow, what a gift that would be! Health...the gift that keeps on giving! My BMI is 39.4 and hopefully that will be enough to satisfy the surgeon. I am ready to plead my case if there are any problems. Let me know how you do!

P.S. How were all of the tests? Weird or uncomfortable? Or both! LOL

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