SleeveandRNYchica

Yeah, I am overseas so even though the surgeon has worked with Fed patients before I am trying to make sure I dot my I's and cross my T's. I am going to call them for a 3rd time tomorrow...and see what I get. I have a year worth of medically supervised weight lose program reporting. I have had my first psych visit. I am finishing the surgeon's requirments tomorrow. Even though I don't need preapproval. I think I will send it in prior. I just got get my two year weight....which I am trying to get from GYN in the states.

It is interesting, they told me to follow the benefits guide to a T. In the guide it does not mention the PMD letter...and it does say 3 months of nutritional or excuse me. It says at least three months prior to surgery date. I guess it can be interpreted many different ways. When I call they are not that helpful and tell me to just follow the benefits guide on fep.org.....It is kinda irritating that they are not more helpful.

Great post and great results! You are rockin' your sleeve!!!

Yeah, mine is kinda read between the lines: − Participation in a medically supervised weight loss program, including nutritional counseling, for at least 3 months prior to the date of surgery. (Note: Benefits are not available for commercial weight loss programs; see page 35 for our coverage of nutritional counseling services.) When you I called twice they say follow the brochure! Needless to say I have been on a program since last June.....

That is great news! Congratulations!!!!

I inboxed you. Let me know what you think....

I will be your buddy Justine. I think we are pretty much on the same timeline. I am hoping for end of August/Early September date.

You go girl!!!

You look great! Glad you had a complication free recovery.

Something cute and tight and doesn't leave a ring around my stomach. I would like some type of skinny jeans with some kick your azz knee high boots :-)

For me it was weighing in at 262 for the second time in my life and after being on a supervised program for a year. I only was able to lose 19lbs and then gained 10 back. I spent the rest of the same year trying to re-lose the 10lbs.

Good luck to you! Kitty litter does weigh alot doesn't it! I am already online window shopping about what I will be able to buy. I am also looking forward to our next trip in October and although I know I won't be anywhere near goal, I know the airplane ride will be a bit more comfortable!

No, I am hoping for a date sometime next month or early September. I am finishing my final exams tomorrow. Thank goodness. I still have to due pre-op NUT stuff.

Good for you! I wish you the best recovery.

Congratulations on making in to onederland. It seems like a magical place, kinda like a fairytale that we all long to see. I will see it one day! When did you have surgery? How are you feeling?

Thanks! I should post the before booty and after booty photos LOL. Good luck to you too!

I actually really like the pretzel ones

Good luck to you! Please let us know how you are doing....

I have one that I love....mine is the eatsmart brand. It's easy to clean and measures in ounces, grams, kilos.....

No, I have not had it yet. And my hubs likes my butt the way it is. But he is soooo supportive. I think I will have a nice booty it will just be on a smaller scale :-) I am hoping for an August date.

Soccermom- Is that your dog??? He is adorable! I just love choco labs.....I pretty much like anything chocolate! Glad to hear your process was so smooth. I hate to hear the Bariatrics is still not covered by so many. But I am not surprised. I have been told by someone here it's like cosmetics. HA. I want to tell him to kiss it! I am nervous too about not needing the preapproval, but I have to say, I did have breast reduction in 2003 no preapproval required if medically necessary. I can honestly say I was sweating bullets, but I didn't pay a dime. So I have a some faith that it will go smoothly this time as well.

Me either Susan; however, that would insight a riot on the boards and you would then have to intervene and you would not be able to admit your love for an M&M Shake

I can't imagine my hips and ass'ets disappearing. But I guess anything is possible....but I have hips for days...true pear!

Yep, I have 90 day nutrition as well. Federal doesn't differ state to state. We all follow the regulations as stated on fepblue.org. I only differ with the preapproval. I am just wanting to know on average how long it takes for people to get approved.