Hi Ya'll,
Just had my 1st setback. :cry
I have been trying to have my Lap Band done at River Oaks Hospital but found out they have not been aproved "YET" by Medicare for Medicare to pay for it. I can't afford it if that is not done . It should be approved but no telling when.
I went to a semanar at CMMC 3-4 months ago and they were in the process to be approved by Medicare for Medicare to pay for it. I'm going to check with them soon to see how it's going there.
Other than that, "I'm ready".
Glad to see another person here on the MS thread.

Don

Don, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. Hope you get approved soon.
~Betty

Hi Gang~~
Just had my gallbladder out 2 weeks ago,,that was awful! I had a severe attack and rushed to hospital. I screamed in pain for 2 hours til they were able to get the pain under control. It took me 4 days to get my voice back,,lolol I go back to work Thursday. Cant get my ticker to work,,sighs.

Banded 1/29/07
Dr Ken Cleveland
CMMC-Jackson, MS
331/266/150

Hey all just celebrated 1 year with the band!

Hi Ya'll,
As you might know, I have already seen the Doc at River Oaks Hospital; have seen the shrink and was hoping to have it done at this hospital because it's closer.

BUT............

I just called up the first hospital Central Mississippi Medical Center (CMMC) that I went to for their seminar today and talked to them again. (I went to their Seminar about three months ago). I need my health Ins. (Federal BC/BS) & Medicare to approve it. Medicare has to approve that the hospital can do it and has done a minimum number of these type of surgeries. I just found out that River Oaks approval will take another year to year and one-half to get approved from the little bit I know about this stuff.
CMMC has been approved for the number of surgery's; has just had their "WALK THRU" as part of the approval process. SO............ the lady said that Medicare might approve them in the next 3-4 weeks. They will call me when they do.

I wanted to go have it done at River Oaks because it's closer, but will go to CMMC if it happens. It's not much farther so it will be just fine.

Don

Hi Ya'll,

Just went to the latest CMMC Bariatric Seminar (11-15-07). I went to one about 3 mos. ago. This one seemed to be more informative. My wife went with me this time. We both were more excited with CMMC's program. They seem to be very commited to this program and the before & after surgery commitments to their patients.
Medicare should be giving the hospital the OK in the next few weeks. it's getting closer. :bored
I just baught the book "Before & After-living and eating well after weight loss surgery" by Susan Maria Leach. Just started reading it, it seems to be a very good informative book of her surgery with many helpful before & after surgery recipes. Also with many Q&A's, etc.; etc..

That's it for now, Don

Hey ya'll!
Well I had my first consultation today and the Dr. said he would do my surgery! Whooooo! :clap2: I have to lose 15-20 lbs before he will actually do it and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on managable diets. I have about a month to lose it and I'm really concerned that I wont be able to do it. Any ideas?

Sorry I have not posted lately, I'm still waiting for Medicare to approve the CMMC hospital in Jackson, MS. I'm going to a Lap Band support group on Dec. 11th. My 1st. one at this hospital, maybe I'll find out something than.

Glad to hear other people are doing good. I'll make it yet.

Don

I'm 65 and I am trying to have it done.
I went to a Gastric Bypass & Banding support group meeting at CMMC in Jackson, MS on 12-11-2007. I'm waiting on the Medicare "Seal of Excelents" for CMMC. They said it should be any day now. Other than that, nothing new. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/faint.gif

Don

Hang in there, Don! I've got my fingers crossed for you!

Mary

Hang in there, Don! I've got my fingers crossed for you!

Mary

I'm starting to post only on "Mississippi Bandsters"; and the "New 60+ Thread".

To many threads to keep up with.

Don

Hi Don, glad to hear your still hanging in there. Hope you get approved soon!
~Betty

Hi I'm from Mississippi. I'm scheduled to be banded January 31, 2008 at CMMC by Dr. Cleveland.

Very glad to hear that. If you don't mind me asking; are you self pay or your Ins. picks it up or Ins & Medicare!! I'm asking because I'm waiting for Medicare to give CMMC their "Seal of Excelents". I've been waiting a long time. CMMC say they should recieve the approvel any day now.