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Why are u snacking like that? It sounds like reflux to me as well. Don't let depression get the best of you.. Hugs!

I started mine. I'm on it for 2 weeks. The Vitamin with the shake thing makes me sick. Going on 3rd day and head hurts. Guess because I'm detoxing from carbs.. March 12th can't come soon enough.

In.. You look fantastic! Well done!

So is this something I should start taking now? Being sleeved march 12th...

Yeah this is the first day of my preop diet and I've felt nauseated all day.. Thinks it's from the vitamins...

I all! I started my preop diet today.. The Vitamin made me soooooo sick.. Anyone else have this problem?

My preop appt is wed. Surgery is the 12th. It's all moving so fast! We can do this!

Rmc, had my class today..my pre-op diet includes 1 meal as well... let the games begin!

To be able to paint my own toenails without stomach in the way

To wear regular sized clothing

To be less tired and more healthy

To roll over in bed without effort

To not feel uncomfortable in my own body

I'm glad all went well Shay! I have my preop class tomorrow and surgery on March 12th... Getting closer!

Fantastic! You are in your way!

So I went to my preop appointment today and I found out I start my diet tomorrow and that it is not all liquids like I was expecting... 13 days to go

My preop appt is wed. Surgery is the 12th. It's all moving so fast! We can do this!

That's an awesomely fast process! My surgery is March 12th. Good luck!

With a BMI of 40 you should get approved. Just relax.. I felt nervous too. My surgery date is March 12th.

Yay! Congrats!

Congrats! I wish my date was in the beginning however I'm glad it's going to get done regardless. I know how you are feeling I can't wait to experience the same as the time gets closer.

I'm good. I think I'll get more anxious the closer the date comes along.. how about u?

I got approved for my Gastric Sleeve procedure by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia in January. I called my insurance to confirm the details of my deductible and out of pocket amounts. I had an interesting conversation with the customer service agent. My individual deductible is $350 and my out of pocket maximum is $2890.00 ($350 of that amount is the deductible). My plan covers the Gastric Sleeve at 80% and I am responsible for 20%. My confusion is that the financial coordinator for my surgeon states I have to pay $2890.00 at the date of my surgical interview (happens about 3 days prior to surgery) but my insurance states that the procedure can happen after I pay the deductible which is $350.00. and that I would essentially be responsible for 20% of the procedure once it was completed as the amount would be unknown until after it was done. My confusion is why am I paying the full $2890.00 before I have the procedure if my insurance states they would pay for the procedure after the $350.00 is paid. Has this happened to anyone else?

Any advice or clarification would be appreciated. I hate insurance...so confusing..

So what did u find out?

March 12th here! Good luck to all!

Well done!

Hiya curvy.. My surgery date is March 12th. Doing my presurgical blood work tomorrow, then taking my preaurgical class in the 26th. It's so exciting, nerve racking all rolled up together. Seems like time is going so slow!!

What this means is if you get denied.. You can appeal and it can be overturned and approved. If you have two health issues from being obese, and a BMI of 35 you will be covered.

TammieO..

You will have to call your insurance company to see if your particular plan covers it. The additional health issues do play a factor in approval but finding out if your policy covers wls is your next step. Good luck!

Great job, Madam! Hi-5!

Wow that is fast! I went to my mail box this morning and received my approval letter. I am scheduled for Feb 26th. Might have to move it a week so that my husband is available... It's all so exciting, isn't it? Do u feel it's happening way to fast for you?

Thanks! @Sandee.. To be honest, the way I found out that I was approved was the letter! Just got email from my center rep. I beat her to the punch it seems! . And yes the letter makes it seem very real!

It's checked my mail and my approval letter was in it. February 26th is the day! Thanks for the encouragement!