Lov3ly773

I believe that everyone has some doubts and fears when it comes to surgeries and there complications. I had a major surgery when I was a child, the WLS can't compare... So I'm not scared of the surgery itself, but the eating healthy part is going to be challenging. Yes, I made the decision to change my life and how I do things... but habits do not disappear over night! So my fear is that I won't be able to stick it out til the end. :( But I'm keeping the faith, it'll all work out! I HOPE

Newbie here, I'm Tracey westside of Chicago. I've been thinking about WLS since 2005. I haven't had a chance to start the process because of lifes ups and downs, but I'm ready to finally start the process. I've been morbidly obese my entire life... now that I'm older I'm ready to finally make a change. i'm currently under the BCBSIL ***... thur my employer and far as I know, I'll have to have a referral from my PCP on 9/10/2013... I also know that the surgery will be covered at 100% and all testing and specialist visit are covered with a referral with $10 co-pay...of course lol. Like I said before, I'm new to the process, so I'm hoping that things will go smoothly... considering that my first visit with my PCP, will be to get a referral to see the surgeon on 9/9/2013. Does anyone else have BCBSIL ***? How long did it take for you to get approved? Also, I want to say congrats to you guys for making the decision to change your life... to get healthy... and living a better life!