Wow!  I have the date!! 11-14-11.  Well, a little conflict with work, but hopefully I can work it out...but..I have a date!
I had to purchase my protein supplement, lots of vitamins (who knew I am supposed to have chewable).

Why is it --- no one gets in a hurry.  I got BCBS to 're-do' the approval in Dr. Keith's name and fax it over.  I call over there - oh, hang on--no, we don't see it, haven't gotten it yet..oh, they are in clinicals...they will call you back when they get it!!

I tell them, I am off on Thursday the 20th, can I schedule an appt since I have the whole day off??  Oh, they will have to call you back - No call!!

What is the deal?

So, I have the insurance approval, but now the staff at Dr. Keith's office says they must re-submit the docs to get approval in their name!! AHHHHH!
Why does this whole process seem to take so long.  I am sure I am just anxious to get this done and start losing some of this weight!!

10-12-11
So....I am still waiting for my call.  Dr. keith said I would be able to have my surgery within 30 days, but I am getting more concerned as each day goes by - as this just delays my surgery date! 
I think I will call on my lunch today, maybe I can talk to someone.  I wish I knew another patient of Dr. Keith's that I could talk to.

Today I completed my upper GI - yuck - that stuff was nasty.  I called Dr. Keith's office, hoping I could go right over and talk to the dietician about the 10 day diet he requires, but turns out I need an appt! 
So, I have to wait for them to call...hope it is soon!