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My program has an excellent insurance coordinator....she's really ontop of things. I've actually read a few posts on here that said they heard back from my same insurance provider the same day they sumbitted the paperwork. I know not to get my hopes up though. I think it all really depends on your insurance coordinator and how good they do their job in making sure everything is in place and all documents are received before sumbitting. Im hopeful everything will go smoothly.

Lucky you! It sounds like the process is going by quickly for you. Due to insurance, I've had to wait 6 months--I'm 4 months in now. I just had my upper GI and abdominal ultrasound last week. Didn't need a sleep study because I had one last year. All that's left is my EKG on the 26th...and 2 more dietary visits. I'm also looking at April to have surgery. I'm hoping I don't run into any bumps in the road...for I've gained weight since my initial consultation...not a lot though. Good luck to you on your journey and keep us posted!

I'm new to this website and joined simply because I need support to get through the next two months. I started my journey back in September, when I attended my seminar. After deciding that the sleeve was the best option for me, I got the ball rolling. I met with my insurance coordinator and she let me know I had to wait 6 months until I could have surgery; I was less than excited about that because I was looking for change soon. However, the last 4 months have been good for me. I've been referred to a counselor, who will work with me both pre-op and post-op...and she's really been trying to get me to be patient through this whole process. I think having to wait 6 months has given me the chance to really think about the changes that are going to happen and prepare myself for my new lifestyle. With that being said, I'm growing really impatient. Everyday, I look at myself in the mirror and want to cry. My clothes are too tight. I'm completely out of shape. I have no motivation to do anything. And I'm just extremely uncomfortable. I don't want to wait two more months...I'm ready NOW. How can I get by for two more months when I'm feeling so horrible right now?

I also use an insulated cup with straw for my fluids! I've been using a liquid Crystle Light and like it A LOT better than the powered stuff. My support system consists of my mom (who had the bypass back in '04), my boyfriend (who is not always understanding, but there for me...what can I say, he's 135lbs and can eat whatever he wants), and a handful of close friends. I feel like a lot of people don't understand my everyday struggle because most of my friends aren't overweight, so I keep a lot bottled up inside. I'm in Columbus, Ohio. I will have to go to Sam's this week and look for Permiere...thank goodness my mom has a membership there. I actually do have a few organic and whole food around. I never thought to look there for protein shakes. My dietician hasn't really talked a lot about the pre-op and post-op diet yet. I'm really interested in knowing what I have to look forward to...

Jasmine, I'm getting the SAME way! I was told I had to wait 6 months too...I have 2 more to go! At first I was really upset, thinking "I want change NOW!" But the last 4 months have been good for me. I've been learning new eating habits, I'm seeing a counselor to help me both pre-op and post-op, and I've even lost a few lbs! Now, I'm experiencing mixed emotions...part of me wishes my surgery would be tomorrow, while the other part of me is just now relizing that after surgery, my life will be forever changed. Even with my worries, I feel like I'm ready to tackle the next chapter of my life. I've been seeing my dietitian every month, keeping my food journel, taking my vitimans and trying to walk a few times a week. Let's just work on doing what we're supposed to do now...and hopefully by our surgery time, we can be more mentally ready! I'm sure no matter what, we will have jitters...but, by then, we should be more at ease

Thanks, Lexi. I have really tried to use this time to adjust and prepare myself for change. I'm finally taking all of my vitamins that have been recommneded and have been TRYING to get 64 oz of Water a day in. As far as Protein shakes go, eh. Haha. What kind did you like? I'm just so depressed and over having to wait. I try to take my own advice and think of things this way "what's 6 months compared to the rest of my life being healthier?" But, it's so much easier said than done.

When I first heard that I had to wait 6 months, I was really down about it. However, I'm 4 months in and these last few months have flew by. I often have what I call "bad body days" where I feel overly depressed about my weight..and I wish I could fast-forward time. But, I can say that having to wait was/is the best thing for me. I've had time to really comprehend that this is going to be a major change in my life and my bad eating habits won't just magically change when I have surgery. So, I've used this time to make new habits--healthier ones. I've been seeing a counselor who has helped me get through those bad days, and the support from my family and friends has been amazing. Six months seems like a long time, but you can make it! What's six months of waiting compared to a new life of FOREVER being healthier? You can do it!

I too have United Healthcare. When I first heard that I had to wait 6 months, I was a little devistated..however, the wait has been really good for me. I've able to prepare myself for this drastic change that's going to happen in my life. I have 2 more months of monitoring too...and I'm starting to get anxious. Just hoping that all my "i's" are dotted and "t's" are crossed. I will be really upset if I get denied...but I'm trying to stay positive and leave all the work to the insurance coordinator. So, I completely feel you!!! Let's just stay positive

At the top right hand side you will see your username...click on it and go to "edit profile." From there, you will see the defult picture on the right handside. Hover over it and it will say "change picture." Click on it. Then browse your computer for the picture you want Hope that helps!