dazzlingone

Happy birthday! Can't wait to hear about your surgery and progress

That was supposed to read instead of the ***

I have BCBSIL also, but I switched to PPO last year I instead of the ***. I was told it would be easier to qualify with less hurdles. However I agree you should probably call customer service, they can tell you about the medical policies that govern these things. I did not have to do the 6 month observation diet.

Can't wait to have my surgery date! Congrats to you

Thank you Lassie :-)

I am a newbie waiting to be approved by insurance. I'm so glad I stumbled across this app on my IPad because ever since making the decision to pursue this surgery it occupies a lot of my thoughts because I think I have finally found the tool to help change my life once and for all. No one in my life understands. My husband doesn't want me to do it, but is supportive in the sense of just tell him what I need and where I need him to take me and pick me up. My mom isn't supportive i think mainly because of fear. She doesn't like the idea of surgery at all. Other than 1 of my sisters I really don't have any one to talk to. I have found this site to be informative, supportive, and like family. I even told my health psychiatrist about it when I had my psych eval. This is the greatest resource I've found for support during this journey.

Thanks everyone I'm feeling the care and concern already! I will definitely check out YouTube thanks for the info.

Thank you shrinkingfatchick! I have been doing research for 6 months now. Too much reading can be nerve wrecking hearing about failures. Battling with weight my whole life success has to be the only option.

I'm a newbie as well. I've been lurking to reading all the forums. I've had my initial consult and my psych Val is this Thursday. I pray this is the right decision as I have just chosen this instead of the sleeve.