JerseyGirl68

New Jersey here, Valley Hospital. Just got my date, November 6.

Had my pre-op visit today and was given my date. November 6. Very excited. :-)

That is awesome! Way to go!!

So happy for you! Hope all continues to go well!

The insurance might take the 5 months you have already done and apply it to your requirement, if you can produce all your records. You have done all the work. Did they tell you that you needed to start all over? Might be worth a call to a supervisor. Good Luck!!

Fantastic!!! Congratulations!!!

Fantastic way to start out!! Good luck today!!

I didn't even notice that on the packaging, good you pointed it out. Sounds like you are well stocked! Good luck!

The Unjury chicken soup mix is very good and 21gm of protein.

Congratulations!! What an accomplishment.

How exciting! Good luck!!

Congratulations!! Let the countdown begin!

That must feel incredible. Good for you and your new status on your medical records. ..

I had mine done at a hospital also. Charges almost $10,000. They costs were higher as it was deemed "same day surgery" and all those same fee apply. My insurance has a maximum they pay but I thought it was an outrageous amount too. I wound up paying my surgical deductible then, so at least now I have no more to pay.

I'm still pre-op so have no first hand knowledge, but I have read tons of posts from sleevers who talk about a week three stall. The advice I keep seeing is stick to your plan. Sounds solid to me. Good luck!

I am lucky that the people in my life have always been complimentary regardless of my weight. I have been overweight my entire life, so I have yo-yoed forever, sometimes I am sure looking better than at other times. I know I have said the exact same thing to people who have lost a weight and in my opinion really did look great (however they did it). I know the struggle I know how nice it is when someone comments... Now maybe coming from someone overweight it was taken to be just what it was, an excited compliment on a great accomplishment. I try to give people the benefit of the doubt, unless someone says "You looks so much BETTER now" I'll take it, happily. We will all get much more attention after losing, purely because it is such a difference in a relatively short period of time. Take the compliments at face value and enjoy every single one. You have earned it!!

WOW, awesome victory there! Congratulations!

You do look fantastic! I'm glad you got the reactions you did. We all need it.

Awesome! Congrats!

Congratulations Jackee! A big day indeed! Good luck to you for a smooth recovery.

Congratulations! I hope you enjoyed every moment!

What great progress! Way to go, congrats!!

Good luck to you today and for a smooth recovery!!

Good luck for a smooth and speedy recovery!

Amazing! I love your attitude, it is contagious! Congratulations on your success so far!