chris54

This is a great board for so many reasons. I will be sleeved on 10/29 and I am constantly all over this learning so much. Hope u hve the same experience.

Honesty is best u don't want to b stuck with a bill. Even though they told u a date, all hospital forms state and u sign that u r responsible financially for services rendered In addition everytime u call insurance company they log when,what and reason u called. Caution

Let me give u my story I have bcbs my paperwork was submitted on 9/25 I was told by the docs office it takes between 2 to 4 weeks. On 10/1 I cld insurance co I had been approved on 9/27. I cld my doc office she had not received approval. I cld the provider, they said they had fax info to doc office, so they re faxed info. On 10/2 I cld doc office twice and told them what insurance co said on 10/2 around 7 pm doc office cld with surgery date of 9/29/12. Case and point I was accerative in the process. Sometimes the folks working for the doc office do not go the xtra mile nor do they put themselves in our shoes. The morale of this story is help them, make calls and make it happen

wow sorry to hear that, what did your doctor say?

I just want everyone to know today I received my surgery date which is 10/29/12. I have serveral appointments to make, prep for a 2 week fast and shopping for essentials after surgery. I am excited. I have bcbs insurance and after all paperwork was submitted it only took 3 days for approval.

I want everyone who participates in responses and post thier journeys (good or bad) how informative and extremely helpful it has been to me. Truly if you are not a participant in this journey, most people can never understand where we have to go mentally and physically. For you pre and post sleevers I congradulate and honor your presence for truly you are people of courage, insight, preservance and you dared to dream that your lives count! I will be posting various aspects of my journey! I welcome your comments.

I have bcbs so. Calif I went to first mtg. on 7/12. I got my aprroval 9/25 waiting for surgery date, test prior to surgery, post op class 3 hrs. Its a process this sight is supportive and has a wealth of info. What state are you in?

I have bcbs my request was submitted sept. 25th it was approved on the 27th i cld bcbs and found this out today. It only took 3 days I also have a high bmi Good Luck

The other day I posted a question regarding insurance. Today I received my approval I have bcbs my request was submitted on 25th and it was approved on Sept. 27th. I found out by calling bcbs my doctors office does not know yet, but I called them. Hoping to get a October surgery date.

This is really about you do whatever you need to do. God is with you and so are the people on this site. This is going to change your life and give you a longer time. Most people do not really understand. Take the emotion out of the situation and remember you are doing this for your life. Sometimes we have to stand alone. I will pray for you

Thanks so much for your response. I was told 2 weeks or more just wanted to know thanks.

Calm down all your fears are "What If's" none of these situations have happen yet. Refocus your mind, go read the info you received from the classes read it daily for reinforcement. I think alot of relationships will change among your peers, friends and maybe your boyfriend. So prepare yourself, you can handle it. Anyone going through this type of process is stronger than they think. You are going to be changing, so accept the fact others will too. Just remember those that love you will always be there for you. Good Luck you will be fine.

First clam down, take a deep breath hopefully you have not done any harm. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE remember you have just had major surgery. Dont lift boxes, babies nothing. When you feel like lifting something ask yourself "Is this really important" Good Luck let your body adjust.

I hear that your taste buds change drastically. Sry

For those of you who have Blue Cross Blue Shield can you tell me your experience and how long did it take for you to get approved or rejected. Thanks

Just wanted everyone to know I called bcbs and received my approval. My request was submitted on Sept 25th and it was approved on the 27th yeah so it was a three day turnaround.

I have not officially started my liquid diet, but i have been replacing meals for the past week. I have been drinking 64 oz of Water, and it is really hard some days without my new belly. You know the more you look at your goal the better. Keep your eye on the prize. food has gotten us all in this place, Celebrate your new beginning. This is really about changing your mind. Think about your favorite food (one item) and eat that instead of sabbataging your self. For me I will eat a nice size piece of choclate cake, that is it. This is not the last supper, it is like having a new life, all things will be new so enjoy the ride. Change the way you think about this whole process lol good luck.

I am so sry you are having so many problems, what does the doctor say after they say they dont know?

congrats what insurance co and what took so long

I had hip surgery and it was placed in me if you have had problems with clotting you would have had one. I have had several surgerys but I did not get one until I had hip surgery 3 or 4 years ago. Not to worry just precaustion for folks we have had this problem. I dont have a surgery date yet.

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Dont worry it is natural to have all kinds of feelings. You know this is the right thing for you. Take a deep breath, trust God and move forward. Really people are not going to understand totally. They probley did not understand you fat either. Dare to dream this is your new life embrace it. The people in your life will support you no matter what. Good luck god bless. I will be prayin and following your progress.

I am so happy for you, you are about to embark on your new life. I will pray for your speedy recovery. I have not been approved yet, but looking toward the middle of October. God Bless

I started in July (late) and I have done everything but attended two group sessions which will be on the 18th of this month. So be of good courage, take this time to really get into your head about what you are about to do. I have started particing the 30-20-30 rule if you are not aware of it i can explain. Just try watching what you are eating and how good this process is going to be. Don't obsess about to much, i know it is hard, but truly this process is life changing and hard.

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I have not had my procedure yet my reasoning for selecting the sleeve vs band is that with the band I was told you have to go in and periodially have it adjusted. This was confirmed when I went to the groups and members there had the band. Oh there was a lady at group she had lost quite a bit of weight, she had to have a procedure because the band slipped due to her weight loss. So I think you would have to consider that as well. I suggest you talk it over with the support group folks, doctor and make a decision that is good for you.Good Luck

Hi there I have not had surgery yet, but I am excited. Be positive you will succeed, you know people do not understand that there is nothing easy way out regarding this process. I think most of the time people have the feelings you have because usually we think of surgery after we have been dignosed with some problem. Well for us we have had a dignosis for a long time and now thank God there is a tool that can finally help us. I think you are very smart to get this procedure done while you can. You know our weight can cause so many many other illnesses. Be encouraged