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My bcbs pop required 6 months of continious recorded weight loss attempts. I was able to submit my ww records from six months ago. Big sigh of relief on my end! Thing that made me laugh the most was they cover wls but they don't cover a nutritionist to potentially help you avoid the surgery. Insurance companies make absolutely no sense sometimes. Best of luck. I totally understand where you are coming from on the impatience end. Good luck and welcome to the board!

I would go to the health center and talk to a medical person about it. Or go to the professor and tell him/her that you have back problems and need a chair with a straight back and there is no way you can concentrate in your current seat.

Let me guess, he doesn't have a weight problem! Neither does the insurance lady in my office. I would call on a Friday and not have my call returned. You think they would be used to working with anxious women who struggle with the decision to even do it and once the decision is made, want it done NOW! lol Keep us posted!

Ouch! Poor move on his part!nwhat was he thinking?

Oh I hear you there. Been thinking about it for a few years and now that I finally decided to do it, I just want it done! Decided at the end of June, surgery Sept 25. Only reason it's not sooner because my surgeon is all booked up!

Welcome Peggylou! You have come to the right place to ask about these emotions. Look around, there are many of us not sure if we should tell others. I, myself, am scared to death to tell my mom. I just 'came out' to my sister and she was very supportive which was a relief. My mom has been overweight as long as I can remember and won't consider it for herself, so not sure how she will handle her daughter getting it done. I'm 39 years old and don't want to tell my mommy! Lol. But I know if I don't tell her and she finds out later, she will be extremely hurt. What it comes down to is, tell everyone, no one or a select few. It's your business. No one else's. I just saw an episode of "Say Yes To The Dress" and the bride lost 115 lbs since the dress was ordered. There is no way she did it without wls in the 8 months it takes to order a wedding dress. But it wasn't stated so it's her secrete. I am a teacher and am in 3 different schools. In my one school I am only going to tell the nurse just in case of emergency. Most of the teachers there are all skinny minis and couldn't relate. In my second school I am sharing more because the art teacher had the lap band done in November and the reading teacher had the sleeve at the end of June. She announced it to everyone because she will be a lot thinner at the start of the school year and she rather not be fuel for the gossips. My third school I am just telling a few that I know that also had wls just for someone to talk to. Best of luck deciding what is best for you. Not easy, I know but definately not a reason to not get yourself the help you need in getting yourself healthier. Keep posted on your journey!

I'm not till Sept 25th. Hate how busy my Dr is that Sept 25 is the earliest open date! I haven't been put on any liquid diets yet but I decided to try a modified one to get me started. Protein shakes and water all day and sensible dinner. What a b***h I've become until dinner time! Headaches and omg I'm moody! How do you get around this? Going back to teaching in a few days until my surgery date. I can't be a b***h to my students. My 3 and 5 year olds are driving me nuts! Any advice?

I hate to tell you but I don't think online will count. Maybe if you rejoin for a month and are able to download and print out your journal. You need to have 6 months worth of continuous weigh ins. I went to meetings and showed my weight tracker from meetings. Good Luck.

I love some of descriptions on here! Sassypants, you are a trip! I am a musician too. I play baritone saxophone in a local community band. Use to be assistant conductor but new head conductor doesn't use me anymore. Also teach elementary music lessons. My conducting there is just being a human metronome! Lol

what a description! Love it! Guess every silver lining has its cloud!

Oh, thanks for letting me know. One less thing to worry about!

Yes, made me laugh out loud too!

I was scared about going to see my pcp too. Last time I spoke to her about difficulty loosing weight, she suggested a nutritionist. (which isn't covered by my insurance but wls is, go figure). But she was really cool about it. Her letter was actually the last thing I needed before submitting to insurance. Just go armed with your reasons for wanting it and why. You may be surprised. Good luck!

Excellent! Best of luck to you too. What do you have to accomplish between now and then? I have to attend a meeting with the bariatric team (have to miss the second day of school for it!) Meet with the anesthesiologist and meet with my own surgeon again. There may be more but I'm not sure yet. Did the egd a few weeks ago.

So how's the pain? Why so long in hospital? My dr says I will only be in overnight. Can't wait to hear more about your journey.

Just got my surgery date of September 25th. I am going on a weeks vacation to Disney November 3rd. Am I nuts? Plane tickets are bought and paid for so trip can't be canceled. Don't want to push off the surgery either. Need any and all advice I can get about traveling so soon after surgery. Dr. already gave me okay to go. And ride the rides! We have a suite with a fridge and microwave so we are already planning on having food delivered from a local grocery store so we can have snacks for the kids, milk and water on hand in the room. I will probably bring protein shakes or whatever else I think I will need in that aspect in my luggage. Thanks all in advance for your advice!

September 25th here! Just got date. Was so wishing for an earlier date but such is life. Scheduling coordinator is going to keep her eyes open for me for any cancelations.

I can be a big baby when it comes to pain. My ob heard me yelling though the phone when I was in triage and in labor! Is there anything they can give you for the pain or do you just have to suck it up?

Hi Lima. I'm currently awaiting a surgery date and question myself everyday. But I out to breakfast with a group this morning and saw myself in the mirror and said, this has Got to change. I've read posts from people who almost got off the operating table but went through with it and never been happier. I've even read the complications forum and don't think I've read a post of someone wishing they hadn't done it. Stay strong and think of the "big picture " a littler, healthier you.

I've discussed with a few co-workers who have had wls just to ask how it went. My husband totally supports my decision and when I asked him if he supported my decision to get it done he said yes a little too quickly. My BFF is behind me which means a lot to me. I finally got up the nerve to tell my one sister and she was all for it which was a big relief. ( didn't tell te other sister because she lives in new Zealand and only breezes into my lifr every couple of years or so.) Scared to death to tell my mother. actually posted a topic about it before. Wanted to wait till I had a date in hand which I was hoping to have this past Friday but of course, my surgeons office didn't return my call. (also posted another topic about inconsiderated office staff!) I want to tell her before I have the surgery because I think she will be extremely hurt if I don't but I don't want her to try and talk me out of it. I wanted to tell her face to face too which would be tomorrow but I don't have the date in hand yet. Probably last time I will see her till Oct.

My dr said those Mios water flavoring are okay to add to water to make more palatable. They actually make me more thirsty!

Yup, you need someone to drive you home.