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Hello All! I am so excited to have found this site. I have been referred to Dr. Bauman in Concord by my PCP. I filled out the documents on the doctor's website and received my appointment with Dr. B on 3/6. I also received a list of requirements from Dr. B. I will have completed all of my requirements prior to my 3/6 appt. (See below) I hope that after my appt on 3/6 info can be submitted to my insurance company, BCBS. I hope approval won't take long and I can join the "band" wagon.

2/06 Physical, EKG and Bloodwork with PCP.

2/11 Physc eval.

2/12 Upper GI (Found Hiatal Hernia)

2/18 Nutritionist Appt.

3/06 Dr. Bauman Appt.

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Hey! I hope the approval process goes smoothly for you -- as smoothly as mine did.

I was banded in October, 2008 (see below) and have no regrets.

All the best!:tt2:

Cindy

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Hi in Huntersville. I live in Troutman but work in Charlotte. I was banded on 3/3 and feeling ok. Have you scheduled yet?

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Hi cpippy. I have not been been scheduled for surgery yet. I had my first appointment with Dr. Bauman this morning. I have completed all of my prerequisite items except for the seminar. I am scheduled for the seminar on 4/2. The office is still waiting for the physc eval. Once the eval is received then insurance can be submitted. Then it is only a matter of hearing back from BCBSNC. If they approve my surgery then we will schedule the date. So I am just hanging out and waiting. :rolleyes:

How are you doing since your surgery? Who was your doctor?

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