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stephp77
on 10/8/07 1:28 am - Sioux Falls, SD

I called BCBS again this morning to check the status of my insurance submission. Julie there told me that I was approved for surgery Friday afternoon. This means that it took them 5 days to approve the surgery. This is super fast in my opinion. OMG I am sooo excited. I called Dr. Sudan's office to see about scheduling all the pre-op tests. The nurse is in clinical right now but will look at my chart and call me back. I'll update later. PS - DID I SAY I AM EXCITED?!?!?! I AM!

Stephanie
Sioux Falls, SD

Height: 5'5.5"; Beginning weight 253
Educational seminar - 09/05/07; First consult - 09/17/07; Insurance rec'd submission - 10/01/07; Insurance approved - 10/05/07; Surgery - 11/21/07 (253 pounds of the morning of surgery); Mini goal met of down to 225 - 12/23/07.

lisanebraska68
on 10/8/07 3:02 am - NE

Hello BCBS shield approved mine in about that many days...depending on the type of coverage you have with them...I just spoke with them this morning about what all they cover and I am very pleased with the minimal amount that I will have to pay out of pocket. Today I have the prerequisite last seminar, tomorrow the 2 esaphous tests, and wednesay is my pre op physical and then I have sit and wait for Monday to roll around to be BANDED!!! good luck!

bigjuicy76
on 10/8/07 5:03 am - Omaha, NE

Lap Band on 10/17/07

Im so happy for you.......i know you are very excited.....congrads on getting approved

stephp77
on 10/8/07 12:33 pm - Sioux Falls, SD

Lap Band on 11/21/07

Thanks guys. Good luck with your surgery Lisa.

Stephanie
Sioux Falls, SD

Height: 5'5.5"; Beginning weight 253
Educational seminar - 09/05/07; First consult - 09/17/07; Insurance rec'd submission - 10/01/07; Insurance approved - 10/05/07; Surgery - 11/21/07 (253 pounds of the morning of surgery); Mini goal met of down to 225 - 12/23/07.

Sunbunnie
on 10/9/07 11:55 am

Congratulations Steph! You were very fortunate with BCBS (i have the same), I was scheduled for surgery this past may but had to jump through so many hoops that I did not have surgery until September 5. I am 5 weeks out from the lap band surgery so I'm over most of the hurdles, if you run into any problems or questions, feel free to drop me a line. Good luck with your surgery.

monymony
on 10/10/07 12:15 am

Lap Band on 01/22/02

Hi Steph, WooHoo! That is so awesome. Let us know how you are doing. Mona

stephp77
on 10/10/07 12:54 pm - Sioux Falls, SD

Lap Band on 11/21/07

I will thanks. I am having my pre-op tests tomorrow except for the psych appt. So mostly done after tomorrow...yayyyy.

Stephanie
Sioux Falls, SD

Height: 5'5.5"; Beginning weight 253
Educational seminar - 09/05/07; First consult - 09/17/07; Insurance rec'd submission - 10/01/07; Insurance approved - 10/05/07; Surgery - 11/21/07 (253 pounds of the morning of surgery); Mini goal met of down to 225 - 12/23/07.

delano1972
on 10/15/07 11:11 pm - North Platte, NE

DS on 10/03/07

Hey Steph,

Congrats on your approval!!! I didn't have any probs with BC/BS except I was required to do a 6 month supervised diet, which really isn't a problem, just a hoop. I had my surgery with Dr. Anthone on October 3rd and I am feeling great. Is Dr. Sudan doing the DS for you (I cannot remember if he does the other surgeriers or not). Good luck and time will fly by, I cannot believe I am in my 2nd week of recovery already.

Michelle
Highest 242/Surgery 235/Goal 150/Lowest 158/Current 184 (Started working off regain and heading to goal 02/02/12.)

stephp77
on 10/16/07 6:32 am - Sioux Falls, SD

Lap Band on 11/21/07

Actually I am having the lapband done by Dr. Sudan. I got my surgery date today. Of course I had to make a separate post about that lol

Stephanie
Sioux Falls, SD

Height: 5'5.5"; Beginning weight 253
Educational seminar - 09/05/07; First consult - 09/17/07; Insurance rec'd submission - 10/01/07; Insurance approved - 10/05/07; Surgery - 11/21/07 (253 pounds of the morning of surgery); Mini goal met of down to 225 - 12/23/07.

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