Appointment with Surgeon

Good Morning! I had my appointment with Dr. MacDonald yesterday.  It went fine once I finally saw him.  We waited about 2 hours.  For those of you who wanted to know what was involved...not much.  He poked at my stomach, checked my throat and eyes, and asked if I had any questions.  They drew a little blood for testing and then I gave a urine sample and we went home.   I was a little disappointment because it seemed almost pointless.  He did answer a few questions I had and I did find out that I can choose the type of band I want because he doesn't have a preference yet.  They sent my insurance paperwork in, so, hopefully, I'll hear back soon.  The coordinator said it usually takes a few weeks.  I have State Employee's BCBS of NC and I've heard they really don't take that long, so I'm hoping to hear something sooner.  I would still like to have surgery before Memorial Day.   I hope this wasn't too discouraging to anyone.  I've had a rough week and feel a little discouraged myself.  I just keep telling myself that it is all going to get better soon.  Here's hoping! Amanda

Good luck with the insurance approval. Hope you hear somthing really, really soon

Thanks!  I will definitely post when I get approved.  Amanda

Good Luck with your insurance.  Looks like we are in the same stage.  I'm excited finally on the right path!! Hopefully we will both be on the losers bench soon!!!

Thank you!  Good luck on your journey! Amanda

Good luck with everything Amanda.  I am a teacher and once State BCBS got my packet they approved me in one day.  I am sure they will certainly expedite your request as well!

Thanks for passing that along.  It is really encouraging news.  I hope that I'm as lucky as you were.  Thanks, again! Amanda

You're one step closer to the losers bench. I think we've all gotten so used to having to jump through the hoops that when we don't encounter one then we're disappointed. Relax - take a deep breath and look at how far you've come.  - Iris

Iris, You make a good point.  I guess I was expecting it to be difficult or challenging and when it was easy and went smoothly, I was let down.  I must be crazy!  I should be thankful there were not hoops and barrels.  Thanks for the new outlook! Amanda

Amanda, I wish you the best also.  We both have the same goal. I would like to have surgery before Memorial Day too.  I am pre-op and I have Local Government Employee BCBS of NC too.  I just finished my last pre-op appointments yesterday.  I hope we can keep in touch since we may be joining the loser side of thing real soon!