DisappearingDivis

First off let me say I'm sorry for your loss. Second, you sound like an amazingly strong woman! I think you have a great attitude and I wish you the best of luck!

Wow! You look great! Congrats!!

Welcome! I haven't been banded yet so can't speak for that. But as far as the Depo shot... I hated it! I took it a few years back. It was one of the major reasons I began to gain weight! I sincerely hope it hasn't had the same affect on you. But if you've noticed more weight gain while on it, I would consider changing my birth control. Good luck! =)

I was originally scheduled for 12/5 but my Doc got sick so it got pushed back to 12/16. I too have PCOS and am looking to conceive. I also know what you mean about "negative people". Just focus on you and nothing else matters. It's your time now! Good luck!

Wow Nikki! Great news! Congratulations!

I am so sorry to hear about your ordeal MeMeMEE. I hope you get better soon and all this ordeal is behind you. Wish you luck!

May I ask what your starting bra size was?

Sorry to hear that. I hope it gets better.

When I decided on the sleeve I started with the hubby. His response was "If that's what you want, do it". After him and I were on the same page I began to tell the siblings, my mom and my best friend. I was completely honest and told them I would listen to their concerns and answer all the questions I could. But it was MY decision in the end an I wasn't searching for approval! My family and I are very opinionated so I was expecting a fight. But to my surprise they have been 100% on board! They all keep checking on me making sure I do all my pre-op requirements and have already started planing for life after the sleeve. I have to say it's nice to have their support but even if I didn't have it my decision would still be the same regardless. It's true that all surgeries carry risk but the burden my family would have if I become diabetic and lost a limb or had a severe heart attack (which is a very real possibility) would be greater!

Lets see where to begin. I started my Medical Supervised Nutritional Visits in Jan. 2011. After completing my 3 months we submitted the paperwork to my Ins. I then received a letter of denial because the program was changed from 3 months to 6 months. So back to the doctors I went. Then after completing another 3 months we submitted again. Then I get denial letter #2 stating that I was denied because the months where not consecutive. So I appealed. Many weeks later I get another letter of denial. This time denying my HUSBAND who has NEVER submitted anything for surgery!! So I called my Ins and after many weeks I get a response... APPROVED!!! Yay!! So now I am scheduled for surgery on Dec. 5th! Okay so I get all the necessary thing in order. I wake up the morning of the surgery, jump in the shower when my phone begins to ring. And yup you guessed it! It's my surgeons office calling to let me know that my surgery has been cancelled 3hrs before my surgery because my doctor is ill!!! In the famous words of Charlie Brown "AAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHH!!" Now it looks like I might have to wait 2 more weeks!!! I am trying really hard not to lose it but I don't know how much more I can take! I've been scheduled for surgery 3 different times! And this time they even let it get to the surgery date before they pulled the rug out from under me!! God give me patience or Satan give me a bat!!!

Gorgeous!!! Keep up the great work girl!! By the way... loving the hair style on your profile picture. To freakin cute!

Wow, congratulations! Looking Great!!

Woohoo!! I got some great news today. The surgery is back on for Friday Dec. 16th!! I can't wait!

Oh my goodness! You win!! That is crazy! But you are so right, good thing it didn't happen during the procedure. Glad to hear it all went well.

You have a very good point. My Ins. might be a pain but now that I'm approved at least I know they are covering everything. I am really thankful for that.

@ TheNewMe2011 - I like that saying. Puts a nice positive spin to a negative situation. Thanks =)

@ jasleeve - All together with the phone calls and denial letters and appeals it was about a month per submission. So about three months of putting up with my ins. But then again I have BCBS of IL and I'm told they are one of the hardest to get approval from.

Thanks all for letting me vent and for all the encouraging words. I feel much better now. I've come to far to just give up! Now I want it even more!

Hello there! My name is Olivia from Southern Ca. I'm 33, married but have no children (not for lack of trying). I also have PCOS and back issues. I've been researching WLS for a couple of years now but had not decided to go through with it until recently. I work from home and have become more of a home body (in other words BORING, lol) due to my back pain and weight. I hope to get back to riding my motorcycle and off-roading soon. But for now I stick to karaoke and family. As far as Protein drinks I have been having the hardest time due to the fact that I am lactose intolerant. But finally got a new one today to try out. Since my surgery date is Dec. 5th I'm hoping to stick with this new Protein Drink. I've been using sparkpeople and working out with a fitness game on the XBOX360 Kinect. So far I'm loving the combo! I'm really competitive so it's nice to go online and challenge friends and family not to mention have them lose to "the fat girl" LOL!! :biggrin2:

WOOHOO!! :party4: :party4: After months of calling and stalling BCBSIL has finally approved my surgery! It's a go for Dec. 5th! To tell the truth I'm still a little shocked. They gave me so many different BS excuses about why they kept denying me that all I was expecting was a no again! I had heard from many people that BCBSIL was one of the toughest insurances to get approved with and that most people get denied at least once by them. To all those who do have BCBSIL, stick with it! Don't give in! It only gets better from here. Divis :heart:

@ favoredone - I hope you get approved right away but if you don't it's not the end. You can immediately appeal! Just call and call and call! I lucked out when I spoke to a very helpful rep who gave me her extension to call back and check. She went as far as to speak with the review board and show them exactly where the info they wanted was. Even with all that help it still took a while. If you hit a bump in the road don't be afraid to msg me. I still have the rep's # if you ever need it. Good luck! =)

@ feedyoureye - Thank you =)

@ Glenna - Oh wow, congrats!! I hope your doing well any complaints so far?

@ Happy1957 - Thanks, I hope you get approved soon. I know how you feel but just stick with it! You deserve it!