cheeri1

I made it thru surg Oct.3-stayed in hosp three nights, but left today feeling good! The nurses said I had a lot of determination and thorough knowledge of what I need to do now! I gotta say - so far this is so much easier than I thought it would be!! My surg was at 2:30 in the afternoon. I was so nervous, I even started crying, but didn't even consider not doing it. First day after, I slept a LOT!! I lovede the crm of wheat cereal and grape juice on the second day! Eat SLOW and steady. It doesn't hurt to laugh or climb the stairs to my computer room I can't wait to see us all on the losers bench--so soon!!!

SO happy to finally have a surgery date - Oct. 4 -After having completed the 6 mo suprv. diet and all the other requirements, I did lose 40lbs during the 6 months - I am SO ready!! I have BCBS and had approval one day after submitted. I had to read the letter 3 times- I was SO happy! If there's anyone else from South Dakota??? I'm 50, grown kids and some grandkids and ready to start life for ME now.

Oh, I'm happy to see someone with my same situation - even same Dr. I'm just a month further along in my 6 months of WAITING ! I'm no closer to understanding the mysteries that our ins. imposes! I can't even imagine going thru the 6 months of Dr. visits, then having pre-authorization submitted, only to find they need more info ??!! I cried for two days, when I found out that I had to wait the 6 months AND spend more $ on 6 Dr. visits, to a Dr. that absolutely supports me in having vertical sleeve done. By August, I should be able to submit for authorization. Then it's about two weeks to get authorization back and THEN meet with surg. again and schedule surgery. Like it doesn't take a lot of thought and study just to get to the point of pursuing this! Yes, I am frustrated! Trying to be patient... and Very Determined!