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I am so sorry to hear about your frustrations. I have not been sleeved yet so I can not talk about much but I can say that if you are strong enough to have this surgery you are strong enough to get to your goal. If anything, I have learned that the sleeve is a tool and your success is dependent upon your use of that tool. The fact that your husband has had the same procedure is awesome because then you have the best support team living with you. I hope you can find it in yourself to dig deep and achieve the goal you set out for in the beginning of your journey. In your photos you look great! You do look like you are 20 years younger. Congrats on that!

Hello Erika! I wanted to say hello on your post because you said hello on my post. July 12th will be here before you know it and then you will be sitting on the losers bench! I'll come join you on August 1st!

Wow you are really in inspiration! Thanks for sharing your success with us. I hope I am as successful as you. Can share share what your biggest challenge was throughout the whole process?

I hope they get your documents submitted soon and you get a 2 day turn around. This part is so hard because it is completely out of your hands. You have to wait on someone else to do their job to change your life.

How was it having your surgery at the University of Chicago? That is so weird because I work at the University of Chicago but decided to my sugary at St. Joseph's because it is closer to my home. I live on the north side of the city, also when I met the surgeon I knew right away he would do a good job.

Hello! I will be having my surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital. Where did you have your surgery done? Do you know how long exactly it took to get your approval from BCBS?

Good Luck! Sounds like your journey has been much longer than mine. By the time I decided to go ahead with this process BCBS had already dropped the 6 month pre-diet requirement. I went to the information seminar on April 5th. So it has taken me almost 2 months to get my requirements done and submitted.

Hello! I have Blue Cross Blue Shield. My doctor's office didn't think I should have any problems getting approved because I meet all of the requirements but you never know these days. I wish you luck while you wait! Do you have a tentative surgery date?

Hi All: I have been following this forum for awhile while I was doing my research on the gastric sleeve procedure. This site was so helpful I decided to become a member and this is my first post. I have finished all of the requirements for my insurance and I am just waiting on their decision. If I am approved my surgery will be August 1st. I can't wait to join the rest of you on the losers bench. Lara Chicago, IL