CURIOUS CAREN 0 Posted August 28, 2008 I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Caren and am from Texas. I have been trying to get approval from my insurance for 1 year now, and decided to be a self pay. Sept. 5 is my big day. I can't wait for this needed life change.:tt2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurinda 1 Posted August 28, 2008 Hey there and welcome!!! Congrats on your band date! Good-luck to you ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aimlagana 0 Posted August 28, 2008 Congrats! I wish you all the best and am sure that you will be happy with your decision. Best of luck, Aimee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regang30 0 Posted August 28, 2008 Caren where are you being banded at? I will be banded 9/4 in Austin at the Seton Medical Center. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CURIOUS CAREN 0 Posted August 29, 2008 Regan, I will be banded with Dr. Spivak at Park Plaza Hospital in Houston. I am very excited! Looks like we are one day apart. Good Luck to you. Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.. -Caren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoraW 0 Posted August 29, 2008 Hi Caren, I am also new and going through the True Results clinic though with a different doctor. Yes the insurance process is a real pain in the ***. However, I have been approved by insurance but am finding the paper flow to be stalled at the clinic. Left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing and so forth. :cursing:I'm EAGERLY awaiting a surgery date, but can't seem to get things to budge. In the meantime, I've just started my pre-op diet yesterday so I'll be ready. How did the office staff work for you? Who was your lap-band advocate? Betsy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CURIOUS CAREN 0 Posted September 2, 2008 I did not go through true results. I went to a a seminar in Dr. Spivak's office and was immediatly scheduled for a date. I could have done it sooner, but I was waiting on a Friday. I went to the seminar on 8/16. Everything happened pretty quickly being a self pay. The office staff was wonderful. I originally went through Journey Lite, and they are a big joke in my eyes. Full of false info. -Caren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites