Lasttimetime from VA

[thelasttime 0]

Hey,

I am new to the forum and would like to introduce myself; I use the name "thelasttime" because 2005-2006 I lost 90 lbs on my own - in 2008 I've gained 67 lbs. back. I was thinking about being banded back then but thought - I can do this on my own. What a let down to be almost back where I started. Mentally, I can not do it on my own again. So this is "the last time" I will lose the same pounds ever again!

I am doing the post stuff; well more like got it all done just waiting for my insurance to approve. I hope to be banded by the middle of November. Thinking about option b - just in case I don't get the approval. Are there many self payees out there?

[SuzanneG 1]

There are lots of self pays, but I'm not one of them. If you don't get approved, appeal, I did and it worked. Don't give up without a fight.

So you're in Richmond? Who's your doctor?

[thelasttime 0]

Dr. Gregory L. Schroder is my doctor at St. Mary's in Richmond. My insurance is BC/BS of Illinois.

BMI of 43.7 -

consult: 10/2

psychiatrist elva: 10/15

nutritionist: 10/21

[thelasttime 0]

I am so glad to meet someone close to Richmond. Thanks for the reply.. If this does not work. I will need to do a virtual band (It's free)

[SuzanneG 1]

I'm with Dr. Brengman. Shroeder has done one of my fills and was in the room during my surgery. They are a great group! You'll do fine.

If you want to chat offline, just PM your email address and I'll email you seperate.

You are going to LOVE Shroeder and Brengman.

[SuzanneG 1]

Oh yeah, I have federal BC/BS. My BMI was 35.1 when I first attempted to get approved. I was denied, then appealed. By the time I sent that in, I had gained up to 36.7. Appeal was approved. I'll tell you more about that if you need to appeal, but I'm sure you'll do fine.