kai's_mom

Ok, here's the situation... I SCREWED MYSELF UP! I rcvd my RNY approval on May 19th! The problem was I was hell bent on the Lapband! My coordinato told me to talk to my surgon and make sure I didn't want RNY, well my stubborn self told her no, I wanted LB, so she proceeded to go for LB approval. Well needless to say I spoke to my dr. and decided that RNY is better for me, so my co said give her until today and she should have rcvd the RNY approval, well I called today and now I have to wait until Wed. to see if I will be approved again.
I am so anxious ( I have anxiety disorder) So my question is, since I was already approved ( she applied for the wrong procedure at first) and then she went to fix her mistake, now that I actually have decided on RNY, there shouldn't be a problem with being approved again right? I am already doing my 2 wk preop diet and everything, what if......? I know I'm rambling, but please any encouragement or advice would be appreciated!

Godsblessedme

we've had SEVERAL on here including me that was initially approved for the band only to change our minds and it takes about a week to get the approval changed over but dont worry they'll get it taken care of

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Deborah
Highest weight 268
Surgery Date: 12/18/07 Lap RNY
Current Loss: However far this journey will take me Current Weight:177 (3/12/10) and finally a SIZE 12

shereeks

Hey, don't worry I'm sure you'll be absolutely fine. I've seen lots of people on here that have had RNY but were originally approved for Lap Band.

Patience my friend and soon the prize will be yours.

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Lap RNY 09/15/06
Starting/Current/Original Goal/final goal
299/148/170/140
5'3''
Brugge, Belgium
Dr. Bruno Dillemans

Space Major Bear

Where did the other half of me go?

Squishy

I agree with the others... there should be no big problem with switching to the RNY. You obviously met the requirements for the lap band and, at least for my insurance, they were the same for both RNY or Lapband.

Relax... breathe... start planning your future.

-Mike-

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TT Squishybear

"If you are going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

05/30/07 Open RNY
430/346/240.5/225?
Highest/Surgery Date/Current/Goal
6' 2"

TT Gym Rat Club Member #65

BabyNicole

I was actually "set" on the band too, until I saw my surgeon. Granted, they didn't put in for the band to insurance, BUT since I had a letter from my gastro about the band and saw the NUT about the band, I got a new letter and saw the NUT again. Then I had to change my date from June 24 to June 23 b/c they do rny on Mondays and band on Tuesday. LOL My insurance company (Oxford) has the same requirements for band and rny, so I don't think you should have a problem. Just make sure you take care of those other things I mentioned above, if necessary. Good luck!

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Nicole
Surgery Date (Lap RNY)-06/23/08
Onederland: 7/29/08
Lost half of my desired weight: 9/20/08
Lost 80% of my excess body fat: 1/28/09
Height: 5'3"
227/133.5/135
Highest/Current/Goal

Grammy O

I was one that the insurance company approved for lapband but I wanted the RNY. Paperwork mix up. We resubmitted for the RNY and was approved about 1 week later.

So, like others have said, get ready to live your new life soon!

Take care

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Blessings,

Surgery date was July 21, 2008
Highest/Pre-surgery/Current/Goal
313.6/292.2/226/150-135

BMI was 52.1 as of 9/23/08 is 41.4
I'm a loser!!!!!

Olga "GrrramOBear"

Happiness keeps you sweet, trials keep you strong. Sorrows keep you human, failures keep you humble. Success keeps you glowing.

kittens4

It will all work out just fine!! It's a very anxious time....in between making the decision...getting the paperwork in order....getting approved....getting a surgery date.....etc. etc. etc. Keep us posted!!! You will be on your way to a healthier life soon!

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Elaine
Started at 260, Happy now at 155ish....

Gymrat Member#22
Ducksack Member#2
"LainieBear"