Raven21

I can't wait! I sweat like a pig, typical cliche' sweaty fat pig person. I'm always hot. My dream is to wear one of these big bulky cable knit sweaters next fall!

Charrison, from what I hear everything is the same in terms of diet, etc.

I'm bringing ear plugs and my own pillow.

Talk to your doc. I can't believe everyone having surgery can just stop taking their meds. I too need my depression meds or I'll be an absolute wreck in about 3 days!

Please go to Facebook and search lovemytwinboys and add kim as a friend. We have a secret FB group and she will add you!!!" No one other than members can see you joined the group or any posts there.

For December sleevers only!

Please go to Facebook and search lovemytwinboys and add kim as a friend. We have a secret FB group and she will add you!!!" No one other than members can see you joined the group or any posts there.

For December sleevers only!

For December sleevers only

Please go to Facebook and search lovemytwinboys and add kim as a friend. We have a secret FB group and she will add you!!!" No one other than members can see you joined the group or any posts there.

Please go to Facebook and search lovemytwinboys and add kim as a friend. We have a secret FB group and she will add you!!!" No one other than members can see you joined the group or any posts there.

Can you schedule surgery for the 2nd or 3rd?

Vswannabe, it's almost 2013 so if you have weight history from 2011 and 2012, you should be able to have surgery in January.

That's what scares me. Haven't had the surgery yet (12/10) but I'm always thirsty. I have no problem drinking 64oz plus every day. No, it's not a problem, I've been tested for everything. I'm just a thirsty person. Can't imagine not being able to quench it.

Daisy, I live near Fenton but am having surgery in Livonia.

7 days at 1,000 calories or less, then 3 days of liquids.< /p>

Me too! December 10!

Fantastic!

I believe this surgery option is God's answer to my many years of praying. Depression, self loathing, and numerous health probems have plagued me for years due to my inability to lose and keep weight off. I thank The Lord every day for answering my prayers and giving me the chance of a new life to find joy with my family instead of watching them from the couch.

With God, all things are possible. I truly believe this to be in God's plan for me.

Ask anything!

Yes, I did the 90 day program.

My BMI is 41, but has not been for the last 2 years. Maybe 38-39?

They just need a documented date and weight for each of the 2 previous years, probably over 35 I'm guessing, but it didn't really say.

Faxed to Aetna late in the day on 10/31.

Yesterday they said it went to the medical director in the a.m.

Today at 8:30am I am approved.

Hallelujah!

I still can't believe this is really going to happen.

I keep thinking something is going to go wrong.

I had lost all hope of a "normal" life for so so long.

Checking all the boxes for the tests and stuff helps. I had my labs last week, EGD on Tuesday. Today I'm having my stress test, EKG, and chest X-ray. On the 27th I have my gallbladder ultrasound and my 3 hour info. class. Currently have a surgery date of 12/18 but I'm begging to get it moved one week closer to sometime the week of the 10th.

Praying nothing goes wrong.

APPROVED!

I'm praying for you all to join me ASAP!

The waiting is the hardest part.

I'm currently scheduled for the 18th but I'm hoping to get it moved a week sooner.

I'm also waiting for insurance approval (hopefully this week). Had my EGD yesterday, labs last week, stress test, chest X-ray and EKG tomorrow, then gallbladder ultrasound and the 3 hour info. class on the 27th.

Have you been to the class yet?

Haha, personal preference I guess. I hate when people refer to their kids as "the kiddos." I can't explain why, it just sounds stupid to me.

My stuff got sent to Aetna on 10/31. Today they said it just got passed from the nurse reviewer to the medical director. Hope that's a good sign!

Hang in there! I know it's easier said than done but try to remember you are almost at the light at the end of the tunnel!

Tell your mom the surgery has a mortality rate that is less than gallbladder surgery!

With my parents, I focused on how this will help my overall physical health. Arthritis in my knees, acid reflux, thryroid issues, etc.