And the waiting begins

[Leah01 0]

I just finished my nutrition, exercise, and mental health evaluation today. I think I passed with flying colors!

I'm hoping it won't take to long for my evaluators at the doctors office to finish their reports! I think that they are still looking at mid August for me if all goes well.:thumbup:

Leah

[Kimmy 0]

I go for all my tests on the 17th. I am so excited to start this new chapter in my life. COME ON ALREADY!!!! Good luck to you! How were the tests? What did you have to do?

[Leah01 0]

I totally understand how you are feeling! I am so hoping that they get the reports sent in sometime next week. I'm going to keep on insurance to see when they get my paper work. I want to schedule my surgery as soon as I can. :thumbup:

I had to go through a nutrition assessment, a exercise assessment, and a mental health assessment. I am just curious as to the 165 questions that I had to answer. Did you have to do anything like that? I'm just curious as to what the 165 question test is about?

Add me to your friends list if you want. Have a wonderful evening!

Leah

[SpecialK 22]

Welcome from a Central Ohio Buckeye lapbandster. Are you going somewhere in Cincinnati for your surgery? Check out the Ohio forum under USA Local Support Groups and you might find some bandsters closer to your area that meet in person. I met some folks here in the Columbus area and they've been great.

Best wishes on a quick insurance approval.

[Leah01 0]

Special K,

I live in Lebanon, Ohio which is north of Cincinnati. I will definitely check out the support group!

Leah

[Kimmy 0]

Yes, I had to answer the "Book" of questions. The nurse did tell me, after my appointment on the 17th, they will submit all the paperwork to my insurance and that my insurance is usually really quick responding (one or two days!) I have Aetna.

[Leah01 0]

I have Humana, and I'm hoping that it won't take to long for the approval. I'll let you know as soon as I hear something!

Leah

[ToomuchRN 0]

I here a lot of people talk about answering questioneer I didn't have to do that. I set with the Psychiatris and he asked me several questions. I had to tell him about myself and my family, My health, we talk about my children and my husband his career and his support. He was impress the fact that I took my time and researched I new alot about the lapband and my reasons for sellecting the lapband verses other weight loss surgeries. I got my approval letter in 2 days he gave it to me.:tongue_smilie:. My surgery date is 8/4. Good look with yall journey.

[SpecialK 22]

Yep, Aetna made my psychiatrist give me the "book" of questions about 400 of them but they were obviously to weed out those who are not sure what they are doing in life and that is okay with me too. Just made it another hoop and more cost for me out of pocket but I was not going to be stopped by that!

[Leah01 0]

I'm just glad that all of my appointments are done! Still waiting on them submitting paperwork to insurance. I hope it happens soon!

Leah

[Dixieland 0]

Yep, Aetna made my psychiatrist give me the "book" of questions about 400 of them but they were obviously to weed out those who are not sure what they are doing in life and that is okay with me too. Just made it another hoop and more cost for me out of pocket but I was not going to be stopped by that!

SpecialK

Did you have to do the 6 month diet plan before you get the lap band surgery?