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I'm so anxious and excited I can hardly stand it. Im ready to start the journey to my new life. Tonight I went out to a Mexican restaurant kind of as a last hoorah but the whole time I was just thinking "I can't wait to be banded"

Funny..... The hospital called me shortly after I posted this. They said according to my insurance and benefits I'm looking about $2500. My job has a program that pays 20% of any out of pocket so that's about $500 Not so bad I guess....$2000. Looks like I'm applying for another credit card tonight lol.

Good idea, I will try that! The surgeons office called me and said they received prior authorization for surgery, but they didn't mention one thing about costs. I've seen the surgeon 3 times now. I kind of thought they would have mentioned it"(additional out of pocket) by now to prepare me.

Mine's Blue Shield of CA which from my understanding is not affiliated with Blue Cross Blue Shield. I have an H M O and a specific Medical Group(Mercy) and everything I've done has been with Mercy contracted doctors, psychiatrists, nutritionists, & physical therapists. I've had a $40 co-pay for almost all visits.... I did try calling the insurance company but none of the reps seemed to give me the info I need. I feel more comfortable speaking to my surgeon about costs/financing so I'm going to ask on Tuesday.

OMG, I hope so.. I don't have $6,000..... not anywhere close to it and my Care Credit limit is barely $2k... I have 3 appointments next week with my surgeons office. I'm going to ask them and I PRAY that it's covered or less than 1k out of pocket.

I bought one yesterday. I bought tons of fruit and veggies and have been whipping up different things. Question... My surgery is 9/17 .. Once I'm done with the post op eating requirements would smoothies be a good source or nutrition and what would a smoothie serving size be?

Tomorrow I have to have blood work to check how fast I bleed (odd..never heard of that) and a chest X-ray. Then Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thurs all pre-op stuff. Then a week to relax and then surgery!!! No pre-op diet for me woooooo hooooo!!!!!!

Yay!

Any news on your journey? Did you make any phone calls?

Thanks everyone

Meeeeeeeeeee! I was told yesterday that my date is Sept 17th!

SEPTEMBER 17TH!!! Two weeks. They called me today!! YAY! I'm ecstatic. Nerves will probly start tomorrow, lol.

I have to meet with my surgeon and her dietician one time on Sept 10th/11th and then I will be DONE will all pre-reqs. My surgeon said at this point I will be looking at any time in October maybe end of Sept. Ahhhh!!!!

I'm approved by my surgeon!!! She said by the end of this week she will have my insurance approval letter written to my insurance company. That usually takes 2 weeks or so, but I do I have to attend a diet class and a dietician program (required for all of her patients regardless of what any insurance requirements are) on sept 10th/11th. Once those are done I'll get a date! She said at this point any time in October looks promising!! YAYYYYYYY!!!!!

I'm approved by my surgeon!!! She said by the end of this week she will have my insurance approval letter written to my insurance company. That usually takes 2 weeks or so, but I do I have to attend a diet class and a dietician program (required for all of her patients regardless of what any insurance requirements are) on sept 10th/11th. Once those are done I'll get a date! She said at this point any time in October looks promising!! YAYYYYYYY!!!!!

I will. You as well

I'm sitting in the parking lot! 1 hour early LOL. I got off work early. Hurry up 2:45!!!

Don't wait for them! Bug them! Lol. I had to make my own psych and nutritionist apts. They never called to start me.

I started my journey on January 7th! I had 6 months of required classes, 3 appointments with the physical therapist, & 2 appointments with the psychologist. Trust me... It seems like the end will never come but it does! For me after the 3rd month things felt like they were moving faster. Today I have an appointment with my surgeon and hopefully I'll get the green light and can file for approval with my insurance. I'm so anxious! I feel like waiting for 2:45 is longer than the 6 month program!!! Lol.

Is my appointment with my surgeon! I was told we are going to discuss the next step (hopefully surgery) since I just finished my 6 month insurance required visits!

Yes, I am very aware. I've worked hard my whole life with various diets/plans etc.. but none of them have been able to become life style changes. I'm one of the more mature 20 something year olds and I do not look at this as a quick fix I look at it as a tool that will help save my life. Looking/feeling better about myself is just an added bonus.

Congratulations for taking the step. This is my 2nd time!... First time I got half way through the insurance process and freaked out... It's taking forever but hopefully well worth it!!

I'm 24 years old and my mom has been my #1 support system my entire life. We are close and talk about everything. Today we were talking about how close I am to finally getting a surgery date and I started to cry (happy tears). This is such an emotional time for me. I've struggled my entire life with the weight loss roller coaster and I can't wait to start the journey again and this time I know the roller coaster won't be going back up hill!