I traveled from northern CA to San Diego for my surgery. I stayed two weeks in a hotel, minus the few days at the hospital. I can tell you that every mile was worth it for the care that I received - the journey both fugitively and metaphorically was worth every step. Gods speed. Cindy

Just pray I know I am just on the last day and I am hungry for something of substance. My surgery is on Thursday. So Wednesday I can only have clear liquids. So basically I wont have any real food for at least another month.... So I will pray for you please do the same for me. Rose [email protected] Please reply via my email address Thanks

Do you have a surger date yet? I have BCBSAL and I got approved after appeal also. My surgery date is 2/21/08. Hope yours is soon! Sandi

Try the insurance help board http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/insurance/a,messageboard/board_id,5363/ Ask your questions there maybe someone can help you. I think it depends on whether your insurance includes lap band in its policy (if it even includes weight loss surgery at all). You need to contact your insurance carrier and ask them these questions because all insurances are different and have different requirements. If you don't know where to start, call you human resources department at work (personnel) and ask them for a number to contact insurance to answer some questions. You don't have to tell them why or get into it with them. Just call your insurance and get them to send the requirements IN WRITING to you so you know exactly what you need to do to get qualified. I personally was denied the first time I applied but was approved on appeal so don't give up easily. You have to be willing to persevere. Sandi

Hope they call you soon! Your surgery is just around the corner. My surgery is on the 21st and my pre-op tests are this Thursday. Hope yours goes well. And congrats on the surgery! Sandi