Hello from GA

[lcjackson 0]

Hello everyone,

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My name is Tina and I live in GA. I have been lurking around this site for several weeks and finally decided to post. I have really enjoyed reading the post and have learned some valuable info from you all. I am in the process of preparing to get banded. I have completed all of my pre procedure stuff and have been submitted to by insurance co. I was sumbitted on July 11,2008. It has been about 6 weeks and I still don't have an answer. I am getting so impatinet and nervous. I actually called today but still no answer. The customer service rep told me that I didn't have to actually get an approval before I have my surgery becuase my plan does not require it. I am not too comfortable with that. I will probably have the surgery then they will deny me and I will be stuck with the bill. I don't think so. Anyway I am glad to be here and look foward to talking to you all.

[minniemouse31 0]

Hi Tina,I'm in NC and went through the same thing.I got all the info they needed then submitted my paperwork in but had to go back and have labs taken again get my 5 yrs history faxed over to the doctor again it was a headache.I didn't get a denial or approve letter from my insurance comp.I went through alot it was a year and some months before i got the call that my surgery date was 6-30-08 and what a very happy day that was.It took a year for me b/c of family issue i had to deal with and i had to focus on my mom instead of me.I've been banded for almost 2months,2 months on the 30th and it's been good and bad.stay positive everything will be good