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Lost 70 pounds last year and gained 80 back this year. I decided I needed better tools.

It's surgery day! Yay

Good luck and keep us updated !

22 and I have never...

* had a bikini wax

* worn a bikini

* shown off my stomach

* worn pretty dresses ( when I get bummed out I always bring that up to my fiance how much I wish to own nice dresses not mumus )

* really want more body tattoos

Aug, what insurance did you go through and how long did it take for them to schedule you for surgery after being approved?

Thank you CMW!!!

I have cigna as well and I had no clue that we needed to do food diaries? I go in for my psychological evaluation Friday and my last weigh in on the 31st. Plus I got my nutritionist meeting or whatever out of the way....is there something else I should be doing? I really want to get approved.

I live in Richmond and I was originally going to go with one of the surgeons at St. Marys, but ended up going with Dr. Brengman. I have two more appointments to go before I send in paper work!

My first appt. was with the bariatric doctor in April and I had one in May' date=' June and July. I didn't go to a PCP (didn't have one) until June and she sent me for the blood work and did the EKG, etc. She also signed the required letter stating she recommended me for the surgery. Keep in mind, if your insurance is like mine, you have to have 90 days elapse between the 3 physician visits before submitting. For example, you can't go for the first on June 30th, next on July 30th and last on August 1st. I am thinking you will have to submit in Sept which is right around the corner. My surgery is tomorrow. Woo Hoo! Good luck to you and stay positive![/quote']

I'm so happy for you! Good luck! I went in late June ( just like I'm doing in July ) and I'm just so ready to knock August so it can be September. I am crossing my fingers that they wont deny me.

I have cigna as well and they told me that I only have to do three visits to my pcp for weight management. I completed my first one in June and I go in for my next one tomorrow. Does that mean I should do two more? I'm so nervous I just want this so so bad....