I was so forthcoming about myself that the psycologists had me seeing another psycologist (I hate being fat to the point I would rather be dead than have the health issues that my parents have). He didn't really understand why I was there. So we worked on my needle fear.

Hey fabulous February bandsters!;) Keep up the good work all.
Tracy why do they make you see a psychologist over there? You know that you want and need the band, so why must you go through all of that?
Susannah

Susannah: 100% INSURANCE COMPANY... they said I need a letter stating that I'm of sound mind and able to make my own health decisions.

Thanks everyone for the support! I leave my office in an hour and I'm a little nervous... I guess I'm afraid I'm going to spill too much and he's going to make me come back........ LOL...


OH: and I LOVE Fabulous February 07 Bandsters :bandit

My surgery is scheduled for February 19th with Dr. Luttrell.

Welcome Ouachita!

I'm BACK, and I survived!

The appointment took every bit of 3 hours... and it would of gone faster had I not talked so dang much! 567 True/False

567 questions?

Was it basically the same 7 questions asked over and over again 81 different ways?:)

Congrats on making it through Tracy!

Hi all,

I have just gotten back to the board recently, I
love reading all the posts. A week ago my doctors
office called and said my surgery date would be on
2-12-07, I was on top of the world. Now she calls
me today, and said the insurance company wants
the 6 month supervised diet. I never did that. I have
been balling my eyes out all day, My poor husband
is so upset. You think someone would have told
me months ago. I will start the 6 month supervised
diet, but i'm afraid I will have to start all the tests
again, since I've been doing them since May. I'm sure
the Insurance company won't pay for the tests again.
Thanks for listening. :cry

Patti

Hi All,
Patti how awful for you. Don't they realize banding is the last resort for us all? We have all done dieting to death with no results. Hang in there.
Tracy: Insurance companies Ahhhhhh!!!!
Susannah

:clap2: I got approved today! Only two days after faxing all the requested information to the Insurance Company. My projected date is Feb 02. I see that is a popular day. Here goes the liquid diet I will start on Friday! Never been on a liquid diet in my life..... I will survive! :angry

Hey there February bandsters.

I am getting banded in Ocala, FL (Dr. Jawad) on 02/02.

I am so excited!

I have all my pre op stuff done (Nutritionist, Upper GI, Blood Work) except for my Psych Eval, which is tomorrow afternoon

This is my first post but I will be back.

TTFN!

Dang i feel all left out being banded on the 6th! lol All you Feb 2nd people better let me know what to be expecting.

Don't worry, sooner or later we'll be in this together!!! It is just a few days more.

Where are all the Feb. 12th bandsters!?

hehe, i know i've found a few on the board already.

I received my appointment time and everything in the mail yesterday. I just called to request a letter for time off from my job.. They want the time in writing.

I'm so sorry to hear that Patti.. I've been on eggshells and still am because at my Psych visit not ONE but TWO people who were scheduled for their surgery (one the day BEFORE) were called by their insurance companies to say they decided to revoke the approval. The people were hysterical on the phone.

It's just not fair that you pay for insurance and when you NEED it.. They want to find every possible excuse -not- to let you use it. I hope it turns around for you Patti.. Try to fight it in the mean time.. I know i would. Good luck.

Confirmed my date with Dr. Ortiz is 2/22...YIPPEE!:clap2: