Update on my appointment with Corinne

I just read that some of you are somewhat patiently waiting for my update. I have to say you guys are very funny.

I can't believe you didn't hear me screaming with joy at about 5 pm! She approved me!!!!!!!! She is going to present my case on Tuesday. I could have a date by next Friday. I hear my insurance takes about 72 hours to approve or deny. I already know my insurance covers this surgery as someone else I work with has had the lap band.

I spoke with Crystal to see if all my labs, etc. and been returned and I need to get my blood work, mammo and ekg back. I'll have them by Monday at the latest or else I will drive there myself and get copies!

So that's my news. She said I'm doing great and to keep it up. She also asked that I keep journaling in case I need to go back to her again before surgery. We have a tenative date 6 weeks from now.

I can not tell you how thrilled I am. It's like Christmas!

Thanks for all the support!!!

That is so great!  I can't wait until you get the approval back from the insurance---then you will be really screaming from the rooftops.  I am waiting on my sleep study results.  Annoyed because they are 2 months behind reading them.  But Dr. Loggins called today and they are supposedly seeing if mine can be read early since that is the only thing I am waiting for.  I sure hope they hurry up! End of Feb---that was what you were hoping for right?!  Congratulations.

I'm happy for you!!!! When I got to this point - everything that had been going so slowly now seems to be going so fast!!!! We'll make sure there's plenty of room for you when I get that loser's bench.

WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yea ha   Im so happy for you :-))

   Congradulations you will be on the loser bench very soon.. BaRB

congratulations, you've done so well, i knew Corinne had to approve you.  I'm having a hard time here, under alot of stress.  need to get back on track.  6 weeks?? that still seems far, how about next week??? hehe, can't tell i'm anxious... Good Luck and keep us updated.

Yay, Lisa!!  You will be there soon!!

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate all the support. I really hope we are able to get together this summer. I'd love to give you all a hug!

WOOHOO! That's the greatest! I just knew that she'd approve you !!!!! You've worked so hard and you're SO ready for surgery! What do you have for insurane? I have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and they approved in 48 hours. Good thing for them! I knew that they had approved my buddy and co-worker (our very own Sheli on the board here) for lap-band a few monthes previously and they would have been in for a good fight from me!  HAHAHA I called them to confirm they got the packet, then over an over again until they made a decision. I was an impatient you-know-what!!! :)

Hi Summer,

I can tell you have a go get em personality. I work for the state of Maine and also have BC Anthem. Now I just wait. And think of the foods I'll eat before surgery. I'm going to start with Chinese. Then I want to go to Friendly's for a crispy chicken salad and last Applebee's for their house sirloin. Funny I'm only craving those 3 things. I could care less about candy, french fries, ice cream, pie and all the other stuff I used to love. I've been dieting now 13 weeks and just don't have the taste for it anymore.

I tried something wicked yummy this morning. I got chocolate protein powder mixed it with skim milk and 1 tsp. of cherry extract. It was awesome. I had it for breakfast. I bought a shaker cup at Walmart last night. Easy and on the go. I'm going to pick up some almond and coconut extract too. Easy way to kill that powdery taste.