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Thanks Vanessa!!!! You are on your way as well...good luck...

APPROVED!!!!! - So I got the official word last night at the support group meeting. They said the approval came in over the weekend.  I am super excited. A little disappointed I did not do as well...

It is official....I think - Well the date is Oct. 17th.  I have not gotten the official word as of yet but today the surgeon's office posted the date on my online calendar. I haven't heard from them so I am a...

It's Official (I think)!!! - So as some of you know, we submitted to insurance last Wednesday. I am scheduled for Monday the 17th, which was given to me tentatively.  I have been going along with everything. G...

Surgery Date 10-17-11 - and had my preop class today. We still haven't heard back from the insurance but I am remaining optimistic.  I have gotten some great feedback from you all.  I am really hoping to ...

You have taken the 1st steps to happiness and living a happier...

FINALLY!!!! - My NUT submitted my letter after the surgeon's office called her today....I am getting a little bit more excited even though I still think I will get denied.  But none the less I a...

Patiently Waiting... - Tomorrow I will definitely be submitting to insurance.  I don't care what I have to do to get this nutritionist to write her letter tomorrow and send it in to the surgeon's office ...

Hi from Long Island - Just wanted to say to my fellow NYers. I had my lapband done in 2007 by Dr. Geiss in Syosset and  now I am planning an RNY with Dr. Buchin in Huntington. Does anyone have any exper...

just need to vent - because this NUT i have been seeing is ridiculous.  She tells me last week she won't give me a letter unless I come in for an additional appointment in which she will have the lett...

We have missed you too!!! I find added pressures and stress make...

Pleasant surprise!!! - So I had a medically supervised diet appointment with my surgeon on Friday 9/16.  During the process of us just talking he told me he believes I am ready to submit to the insurance...

it's a sister thing - Well Folks, My sister should be in surgery now as we speak or just getting out of surgery. She is having a bypass today and was the first one of the day. Unfortunately she lives...

On my way - Well things are moving along smoothly.  I have my endoscopy at 9am today so the surgeon can see what/if anything is going on with my band. I have gotten mostly everything done and ...

NY medicaid/united healthcare - I have a question for anyone who has used united healthcare under medicaid to have their surgery done.  Was anyone able to do their surgery doing a 3month intensive program by seei...

Girl keep up the good work!!! All will work out I feel your frustration....

You look soooo beautiful...not that you didn't before but goodness...

Progress thus far... - So here is what is going on since I have last posted...I went to see the cardiologist and all is well. I saw the nutritionists who wants to see me again a few times I guess.  I met...

6 month wait - I currently have United Healthcare through medicaid NY.  I recently just saw the surgeon, cardio, pulm, nutritionists, and got my lab work done.  I was going to switch to healthfir...

healthfirst/medicaid NY - I wanted to know if anyone has used healthfirst/medicaid in NY to obtain their surgery. If so what was the process like for you including the wait time for approval. Also were you ...

Road Block.... - Ok so finally got my HMO plan under medicaid, set up all my appts including psych, nutrition, cardio, pulm, 1st visit with surgeon, etc. I am traveling to NY in July to attend thes...

Revision w/ Dr. Buchin - Hey Guys, I am trying to find out if anyone has had a revision of any type to bypass with Dr. Buchin.  I have a lap band and I am looking to get a revision. I have a consult set...

As for feeling cold, as you "burn" calories your body is actually...

Slight change of plans... - So i originally was going to go with Dr. Teixeira but due to some scheduling issues...I have found Dr. Buchin who is located closer to home and a bit more accomodating with my sche...

Amen!!!! You just made my day (seriously). I have been going...