ChunkyAndFluffy75

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What I am learning from this experience it not to trust what you are told. The predetermination assistant at my surgeon’s office assured me when I completed all the insurance requirements that I didn’t need anything else, she was going to fax all the documents to the insurance company for approval. I waited a week and called back and she said they hadn’t heard anything, so I called the insurance company and was told they just received the fax and it was missing information and they had called and left a message with the predetermination assistant at my surgeon office. So I call her back and she said she would check her messages to find out what they needed. So she called be back two hours later and told me they needed the last doctor notes from my PCP faxed to the insurance company. I had to rush to the doctor office request the notes in person and have them faxed over. I watched them fax it and called her back and was told they didn’t receive anything. So I drove home and faxed if from my fax machine received a confirmation it was sent and called them this morning and was told they finally got it. Now I am waiting again for my approval from the insurance company. Oh and I was told yesterday that because I haven’t received my approval yet that my surgery is pushed backed from Nov. 9 to Dec 1., is that some bull!@#$.

I am in the same boat, the doctors office said the faxed everything over on Nov 13, but i called BCBSFL and the said they didnt get a fax till Nov 21. So i was pissed, and the pre approval can take 2-4 weeks. I am going crazy and i know my pressure is up. Every time the phone rings i am looking to see if it's from the doctor office with a speedy approval.

Hi i am 36 yr old with a 8 yr daughter, and i have prepared her by talking with her about the process and allowing her to ask questions. She is more scared about me getting shots and needles in my arm lol. She knows i will be in the hosptial for a day and when i come home she has to be careful around me.

I am still waiting for this approval and it's like water torture. What is taking them so long?

You inspire me; I have always wanted to complete a marathon. I have my surgery Nov. 9 and hopefully this time next year I will be doing the same thing. Thank you so much for sharing and being an inspiration. You look amazing and congratulations.

Hi my fellow sleever’s I completed all the insurance requirements today and my packet has been submitted. So now I am waiting for my approval. Fingers crossed it should take about two weeks.

He is tall and slim, 6’3 about 240lbs, and yes loves a thick women. So I don’t know if this news is going to change the course of the relationship.

Hi my sleeve family I need some advice. I met a wonderful person online about 3 months ago and we have been talking, texting and emailing but we have not met. We have exchanged photos and really have developed a friendship and a budding relationship. We will be meeting for the first time this weekend and I am very excited, but I am not sure if I should tell about my upcoming wls in November. I have shared everything about myself except that. What would you do in my situation? How should I handle this?

We are very encouraging and supportive to each other. The competitive part is just another form of encouragement to keep us going.

Wow you look amazing, thanks for sharing your photo's.

You look great, thanks for sharing your photo's.

I just found out yesterday i will be sleeved in November, i am so excited.

My surgery is not until November but I will be taking 3 weeks off; to make sure I have my strength back. I have a desk job to but I still have to interact with people 8 hours a day and don’t want to look tired or worn out. If you have the time, take it and allow yourself to heal.

1. Weight Watchers 3x 2. Starvation 100x 3. Slim Fast 20x 4. Atkins 3x 5. Phentermine 4x 6. Six Week Body Makeover 1x 7. The Firm 1x 8. South Beach 1x 9. Detox 3x 10. Vegetarian Diet 3x 11. Vegan Diet 2x There are probably a few more I am forgetting, but I have been struggling with my weight for the last 20+ years.

I have started making my list of items I am going to need before and after surgery. I have been to gyms in my neighborhood to find out what they offer and cost of memberships. I even have been in the stores looking at my dream size 10 regularJ. So I have found something’s to distract me, but the surgery is never far from my mind. I call the doctors office to ask questions and make sure they have all my test results and I have my seven week count down going. Thank you all for your word of encouragement and support.

My sister and I will be sleeved about a week apart so we are going through this process together. We are very supportive of each other and competitive. Have any other people on this forum had the surgery with a family member or close friend. How did it help or hurt your relationship. Were you competitive with the weight loss? Did having that person motivate you or hinder you?

Yes i asked him and he said because with the 44 there are less complications. He sews over the staple line so it will end up being a 42, but that is all he uses. I am almost finished with all my requirements so what do i do?

Hey my Florida Sleevers, I am in the Orlando area and my surgeon is Dr. Jawad. I wanted to know what size bougie are your surgeons using? Dr. Jawad will be using a 44 french are yours that large?

It feels good to know I am not alone. I am so encouraged and excited for my forum friends when they have had procedure and share their experiences and before and after stories. This is life changing for me and so exciting and that explains the insanity.

Thanks you, for all the words of encouragement. I have been on this forum for a while now and have read and prepared my mind for the surgery. I have my list of things to bring to the hospital have samples of Protein drinks and recipe ideas. I am over prepared and over informed. Maybe I need a break from the forum so my focus is not just on the surgery.

I am just counting down the days to my surgery and its two months away. It’s like life has stopped and I am trying to make it day to day until the surgery. It’s miserable I need something else to focus on. Has anyone else felt this way? Its like I am just surviving and my life won’t begin until I am sleeved. Give me some ideas. The wait is driving me insane.

My doctor will be using 44 bougie and he sutures over the staple line so it will end up be more like a 42. His past patients have had great results, so I think your 40 will be fine.

You will do great, don't panic or be nervous. Just enjoy the journey

I have been wondering if the weight loss would help with my heavy menstrual cycles and shorten the cycle. Now at my heaviest it last about 6-7 days and the first few are heavy and I have to take Iron supplements.