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  1. Pre op frustrations!!!

    in Gastric Band Support & Discussion

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    Hello Musicalmomma,

    I understand your frustrations!! I have work for healthcare for the last 15 years handling authorizations and now quality management. It is a very frustrating process. But you must be that "squeaky wheel" and make yourself heard. First, find out who does your authorizations and call the group or health plan directly to check status of your referral. Like I said I work in healthcare and I had to be the squeaky wheel with my medical group, it took them about 3 days to give the final OK, basically they were tired of me calling. I got the supervisors direct line and only talked to her, she was very helpful in my situation. Also, it depends on what state you live in some have different timelines to abide by.

    Hope this helps!! Don't give up it will be worth it in the end!!! =D>

    I am sorry that my first post on this board is a post of utter frustration, but I am hoping that some others have had my experience and can offer some insight.

    About me: I am 38, mother of four. BMI of 45.

    I am pre-op and jumping through all of the hoops required by insurance beaureaucratic garbage! At first, the surgeon's office my husband and I chose (yes we are both getting lap band) was so very helpful and now all of a sudden, they know nothing...they can't answer questions and aren't helping with the insurance issues like they initially stated they would help with "as this should be as stress free for you as possible".

    We have to see a nutritionist before surgery. The nutritionist called to schedule the appointment and the snotty little witch said "I am calling to make your nutritionist appointment, do you have authorization?" Well how the heck to I know????? Don't these supposed professionals know MORE about my insurance carrier than I do?????? She couldn't tell me how to obtain an authorization or even if I needed one or even if my insurance covered it! She was so trite and condescending too...probably a skinny little priss that never suffered an extra pound in her life!

    The office STILL has NO IDEA how long I will have to be under doctor supervised dieting...MEDIFAST...before the surgery! OK, I MAY be a little extra sensitive because this is only my second day on medifast and I am in serious carb withdrawal! But honestly, how have some of you dealt with the tangled web of insurance and incompetence of the professionals that are supposed to know how to handle this stuff?

    Please help...I am desperate.

    Thank you

  2. NEW TO THIS GROUP

    in Gastric Band Support & Discussion

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    Hello Sharon,

    I am also new to the group. I am scheduled to get banded on 02/02/07 and am very excited. Please share any good advice you get regarding post-op weeks 1 & 2. =D>

    HELLO EVERYONE.. I AM NEW TO THIS GROUP. I JUST FOUND VIA THE INTERNET. I HAVE BEEN IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING MY LAP BAND.. JUST RETURNED HOME FROM OUR MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING. APPOINTMENT WITH SURGEON IS NEXT WEEK. ANYONE HAVE ANY GOOD ADVICE ON PROTEIN DRINKS? I DO NOT LIKE REALLY SWEET STUFF AND ALL THE "SHAKES" ARE TOO SWEET. AND IF I CAN SMELL IRON OR VITAMINS... IT WON'T WON'T MAKE IT DOWN WITHOUT GAGGING RELEX.... "UNJURY" I UNDERSTAND HAS A NONFLAVORED POWDER THAT CAN ME MIXED IN WITH BASICALLY ANYTHING. ANY ADVICE?? OR STORIES TO PASS ALONG TO A NEWBIE??

  3. Getting Banded Feb.2nd

    in Weight Loss Surgery Testimonials

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    Hello Pamela,

    I too am getting banded on 02/02/07!! I though maybe we could share experiences and be lap band buddies. Let me know!! Good luck to you. :-h

    I have been researching the Lap Band and I've followed several people's journeys on this website for the past three to four months. Finally, I have decided to get banded. It just makes so much sense to me now. Of course, I would rather loose the weight without this procedure. I have been trying and just can't seem to do it. So, the lap band will be a tool for me to not over eat.

    I just want to thank each of you who log on to this site and tell us your stories. You have given me so much insight on what to expect after the surgery that I feel comfortable investing this money on my health. Dr. Ortiz sounds like one of the best surgeons for this procedure and at half the cost. I've heard the bad and good stories and know that there is some adjusting to band life. You just have to get used to it and then things start to fall in it's place. The fills can be tricky but once you've got the right amount, everything works out.

    I will keep you all posted on my experiences once I have the procedure done. 2007 is all about me!! Mind, body and soul.... It's my turn to conquer this battle of the bulge!!! Good luck to you all. =D>

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