HELLO from Asheville, NC!!!

[boxrlove 0]

I am new to this site an dam loving it so far. I am just beginning my journey down the road of Lap Band Surgery. Iam wondering if anyone knows anything about the docs here in Asheville...good or bad. How long does it take to get the insurance approval??I know you have to undergo several tests and be monitored on a medically supervised weight loss program for 6 months but when all is complete how long does it tak eto hear something?? Anyone else have GEHA insurance?

I am really loving this site and look forward to talking with all of you. It is really nice to know that there is support and care out there!!

[june09bandit 0]

I'm nowhere near NC, but I wanted to welcome you to the board. I'm at the front end of the process as well. I think I got my approval last week. I'll make all the phone calls again today to see if the doc's office is ready to make the pre-op appt. It took about a month to get the insurance approval, but I bugged the crap out of everyone (politely of course) so that no one would let my papers wait too long. I gathered all my medical records myself and took them to the first appt with the surgeon. I self-payed for the psychologist so that I wouldn't have to wait. I'm happy I used the psychologist the surgeon recommended since she knew EXACTLY what the insurance company would be looking for.

Good luck in your journey and feel free to keep asking questions. With all the people on this board, these is always someone with first hand experience for most any topic!

Edited April 21, 2009 by june09bandit
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