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Hajones, yes it does seem that way. If I can't get approval soon ill be the end of December too. It's been over two weeks for me. I got a hold of someone in precert and they never even looked at it. Sigh! But maybe today will be the day for both of us!!! Good luck!!

HI Guys!! And Welcome all the new November folks! Yes, I am still waiting for my approval. It has been over two weeks. I completely fell off the wagon this weekend. Stress eating and PMS are not a good combination. Plus, I feel defeated about all of this. What is taking so long?? All Aetna will tell me or my Dr. is pending. Sigh.... Anyway, tbooks, I am thinking the same way you have been. I have been trying to cut out sugar and white carbs. I have been heavy on the protein and that has become second nature at this point. I am thinking of doing mainly liquid and protein/veggies one week out from surgery. I am hoping that will start the weight loss. Right now I have only lost about 6-7 pounds in over three months. Well, I guess that is why I am here.

Oh I hear you!! I'm surprised they don't have a fill in for her. Hang in there!! Can you do it before. They took me a week early because it was the only appointment for a month.

Ladyspl, I'm a red head as well and had to wear a hot pink suit in a wedding. I did look like a big pimple lol!!! I know what my style will be. I love the Ralph Lauren/ Michael Kors look. I can't afford them but I wan to emulate them. However, I have told my self for 20 years that's if I get and stay in at least a size ten I want a Ralph Lauren blazer with a crest on it. I'll have to float a loan lol. :-)

I just told my hubby and BF since she had GBP last year and one other friend. Not telling anyone else for now. Probably my mom afterwards. Don't want her to worry until its over.

No still pending approval. It's driving me crazy!!

You look awesome!! I'm so happy for you!!!

Nice job!! Congrats

No they just have not processed it yet. They said at least two weeks. It will be two weeks on Monday. :-(

Ok this just sucks! I'm in a training class and I see the hospital calling. I can't answer so I am so anxious. Well they just called to tell me my approval is still pending with Aetna. Yes it was nice of them to check but ugh!

Oh I did. I'm still terrified. I'm like you I have wanted this for years. I almost puked going to the seminar. I think it's the realness of it and the fact you are admitting you have a real weight problem. That is a bit step. I can say I'm still nervous and a little scared but with all the testing and guidance you start to relax. It's a life changing event. What has helped me was my little support group: hubby and BF. This board has been a GREAT help. Very supportive and wonderful information that helps ease the anxiety. Good luck!

How are you?? How did it go? We are all worried and praying for you! Your new life starts now! Yea!!

Even though us preop folks are all jealous, I can see how that would be really freaky. You lose weight so fast. I can't imagine being at my goal weight. When I got to 175 once I felt tiny. I really wasn't but it was such a drastic chance from 260. Hang in there!!

Another day folks!! Wishing us all luck. Btw, sorry for the double post. Darn phone!

Weight loss surgery for Dummies and the cook book for after. I also read a book called "skinny jeans". It was a look at the mental state needed for surgery. Short quick read. I got them all used on amazon pretty cheap. They have tons of WLS books. Good luck!

Same here!! Sigh

Same here!! Sigh

I'm waiting for the approval too. It's driving me crazy. It has already been a week. I checked Friday with Aetna and it was still pending.

Planes... I'm so sick of getting an anxiety attack about them and being uncomfortable. The fat friend thing is old too. Hoping to get approved this week!!

I have Aetna POS. I should here next week on the hospital stay but the rest can depend on your coverage. I'll let you know what I did out.

And most still don't fit right or they thing we are all 12 or 80!

We have so limited choices. I need a pair of jeans and I can't find any that fit right under 35-40 bucks. This sucks. I can't wait to tell them bye. :-)

WONDERFUL!! YEA

Prayers and hugs for you. You can do this. You kids are so lucky to have a mom so dedicated. You are a fighter! Yes. Check into the lunch program. Some places even provided meals on weekends. I know some states have other programs for kids meals. I would ask. I know PA has WIC for the little tykes.