I have a date! :)

Hi all! I got approval and a surgery date of 3/29 today and it feels so gooOOd! I took a chance and called Anthem BC/BS from work today to check on the status because Lois (Dr. A's office) told me she would be submitting my paperwork late last week. She did and I was approved yesterday! Unfortunately Lois is home with pnemonia this week. I hope she is resting well and getting stronger every day! Angie PS: For any LapBanders interested, I just bought this book entitled, "Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding" by Jessie H. Ahroni, Ph.D., A.R.N.P (also a bandster) It came highly recommended by Bandsters on the LapBand Forum. It is an excellent additional resource for anyone considering the LapBand Surgery. I purchased my copy online at Amazon.com.

Congrats on your date!!! Last week I was given mine, Apr. 4th. - I'm going to do RNY though. Good Luck to you and let me know how you make out - I can follow behind you...

Congrats Hon, You too will soon be a Loser.. I will save ya a seat next to me ok.. Take care Lisa

Thanks Lisa! I love your new picture... you are even prettier in person! Angie

Thank you and Congrats on your date too! Won't be long for us now!

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!! I can hardly wait to be able to post that I have a date. Then again, I'll be too busy doing the Happy...Happy...Joy...Joy Dance it may take a while. Just starting here and always looking for answers. How long did it take you to get from the orientation to getting the date? Did Anthem give you any hassles? Again CONGRATS!!!!!!!! And best of luck ~ may the road be smooth for you. Sandy

Hiya Sandy and thank you I went to Dr A's orientation in November and started having tests taken in December and all tests were completed in February. Anthem was no problem at all. The paperwork was sent to them the end of last week and surgery was approved yesterday! Good luck on your journey. You are in good hands on the CT board. This is a very knowledgable, good looking, friendly and helpful group of people! Angie

Yeah Angie!!! Way to go!!!!! Poor Lois- Dr A must be lost LOL.

Thanks Mom! I agree..the entire office must be lost without Lois Angie

That's great new Angie!!!!! My prayers are with you of course and I should be right behind you with a date sooooooon. My God, what you must be going through right now, what an incredible feeling it must be because 3-29 will be here before you know it and then you will be nothing but a "BIG LOSER" LOL Take care kid, Joe ps Thanks for the book info!!!!!!!!!!!!!