cosmo95

Skinnieminnie, thanks for your response. I was beginning to think I was taking too much time off. I am also taking 6 weeks. Btw we have lots in common because I also work in the medical field. I am an xray tech which explains the lifting. Good luck. Hope to see your posts along the way. My surgery is Oct 9th, one week after you.

What about the lifting restrictions? I have a pretty physical job and my surgeon says no lifting more than 5 pounds for 4 weeks. Anyone else have this concern?

My surgeons nurse told me I will be on liquids only for 8 weeks total. This includes 1 week pre op. My doctor is extra cautious with the sleeve versus bypass post op diet. So, you aren't the only one! Be strong.

I understand your frustration with the whole approval process. I am also having problems with scheduling appointments and such. I suppose all we can do is jump through the hoops to get on that surgical table. I just wish someone would hold the darn hoop up for me. Lol. Hang in there.

Hi everyone, Does anyone have BCBS HMO (Blue Advantage)? I am in the process of completing my pro-op testing and have to get referalls from my primary care physician for all the testing that my surgeon wants. It is very frustrating! I was scheduled for my cardiac clearance tomorrow. After wating almost a month for the appointment they called me today to reschedule. GRRRR. SO frustrating. I am rescheduled for nest week and I hope ther aren't any more delays. My question is if anyone else has this HMO how long was your insurance approval process? I have done the 8 months of required weight loss classes and it will be over a year since I began this journey before I even get a surgery date! I am frustrated but trying to take it one day at a time. I am afraid I will fall apart if I am denied after this long annoying process. Thanks for any advice/support! Cosmo95