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This woman needed intense counseling!! There are several discrepancies with having ok'd her: she was so young (I question her ability to make a rational decision with a real grip on how it would affect her future). She got pregnant - the article didn't say how far post-op she was, but if there were complications, I wonder if it was within the first couple years...seems to me, someone else was attempting to fix her...not a lot of self-initiation expressed in between the lines. Sad story for sure

Hope everything went well with yesterday's surgery!!!

Sometimes that happens to me when I get REALLY stressed...just thought of that. Hopefully I can avoid it when my surgery date is set!

I've read several people say they went to the er for dehydration...not to sound dumb, but what's the indicator you need ER assistance? Sincerely, Mrs. Drinks Her Weight in Diet Coke daily.

Just checking in...feeling better?

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I just woke my husband up laughing. Hhaaa thanks, girls

You go girl!! You look awesome!!!

How long until you were walking around

Wow!!! That's amazing!!! Soooo excited for you!!

I always take tylenol for a couple days if I feel that way...praying for you not to get sick!!

I'm about to give up this pic business! !

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Wow!!! So you're post op? Can I ask what ins? Hopefully mine will be that quick!

I'm interested to hear stories of how long approval (and subsequent surgery) took for everyone start to finish??

You were 100% correct! I searched on the bcbsnc website and there was an entire 10 pg doc on Surgical Treatment of Morbid Obesity. Thanks!

Can someone please message me how to post a pic to my profile...I'm much better looking than that silhouette!

Thanks, Tamihill. Do you think it varies by policy or it is what it is for bcbs?

That is soooo funny and TRUE!!!! Thanks for the laugh!

You can do this!!! YOU are worth fighting for!!!

It's the Blue Options Plan

I actually had an insurance agent write a policy to cover RNY bypass. My insurance company at the time (United Healthcare) excluded all weight loss surgeries, so I was told BCBSNC (Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC) would be the best bet. Problem is, it's not effective yet and I REALLY REALLY want to know what they require. I have no preexisting conditions (although I've been heavy since I can remember!), so idk if I'm going to be asked to jump through any hoops? Help!! I was ready for surgery yesterday!